The risky but remarkable procedure involved planting a tiny lens inside the tooth, which now reflects light onto the back of the eye.
By using the patient’s own tooth, it ensures the body doesn’t reject it.
The operation, known as osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis, was recently performed twice at Sydney Eye Hospital, with one of the procedures being carried out on 72-year-old Goulburn man John Ings.
Mr Ings, whose procedure will feature on Channel 9’s 60 Minutes tonight, had progressively lost his sight as a result of the herpes virus. His vision has now been restored by the breakthrough operation.
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