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Man Restores Vision with Innovative Tooth-In-Eye Surgery

9/12/2025

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Brent Chapman received tooth-in-eye surgery to restore vision after severe corneal damage.
This procedure involves extracting a healthy tooth, placing a lens inside, and implanting it in the eye.
Dr. Greg Moloney notes the tooth serves as a prosthetic cornea, integrating with the body.
Chapman, who lost vision at 13 due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, achieved 20/30 vision post-surgery.
Studies indicate over 90% success in lens functionality after 30 years.

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Story summary

Brent Chapman received tooth-in-eye surgery to restore vision after severe corneal damage.
This procedure involves extracting a healthy tooth, placing a lens inside, and implanting it in the eye.
Dr. Greg Moloney notes the tooth serves as a prosthetic cornea, integrating with the body.
Chapman, who lost vision at 13 due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, achieved 20/30 vision post-surgery.
Studies indicate over 90% success in lens functionality after 30 years.