It may sound like something out of a sci-fi film, but “tooth-in-eye” surgery is actually an incredibly effective procedure that can restore a patient's eyesight and even recover complete blindness.
Indeed, the thought of having a tooth placed inside your eye may sound unappealing, but osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) is a revolutionary surgery that uses a tooth instead of a traditional cornea transplant. What's more, it boasts an almost 95% success rate.
Curious to find out how this strange operation works? Click on for a truly eye-opening read!