How this 'tooth-in-eye' surgery restores sight to blind Canadians in groundbreaking B.C. program

Three blind Canadians have regained their sight through a specialized procedure known as osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), or tooth-in-eye surgery, performed by Dr. Greg Moloney and his team at Vancouver’s Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. The surgery involves using a patient’s own tooth to create a prosthetic lens, offering a successful vision restoration option for those with severe corneal damage.

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