Man, 34, Has Tooth Implanted in Eye to Restore His Vision
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A 34-year-old man had a tooth implanted in his eye to restore his vision, sparking interest and discussion about the procedure.
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nis0s
4 months ago
Is that comfortable over time? I wonder if the enamel degrades for any reason and causes abrasions against the inside of the eyelid.
gnabgib
4 months ago
Discussion Surgery implants tooth material in eye as scaffolding for lens (152 points, 7 months ago, 56 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43201682
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