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Blind Man, 34, Can Now See After Having His Tooth Implanted in His Eye in 'Science Fictiony' Surgery (people.com)
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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Eye of ~~Truth~~ Tooth

Edit: Article details the basics of the procedure and why using the patient's own tooth is good (less chance of rejection) but doesn't explain how it actually works. I'm hella curious about how a flattened tooth with a lens in it can help a blind person see again.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 5 points 3 months ago

It's a lens