Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Tooth-in-Eye Surgery Restores Vision for Blind Man After 20 Years
A man named Brent, who was blind for over 20 years, can now see again.
This was made possible by a special surgery called 'tooth-in-eye'.
Doctors took one of his teeth, reshaped it, and put a lens on it.
Then, they placed this tooth-lens in his eye.
It helps him see because his body is less likely to reject his own tooth.
The surgery has worked well, and Brent can see much better now.
Brent Chapman regained his vision after being blind for over 20 years.
His blindness was caused by Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
The surgery is called 'tooth-in-eye' and was performed by Dr. Greg Moloney.
The procedure involves using a patient's tooth to support a lens in the eye.
Brent's vision improved to 20/40 or 20/30 after healing.
- Who
- Brent Chapman, a 34-year-old man
- What
- Regained his vision through a tooth-in-eye surgery.
- When
- After over 20 years of blindness.
- Where
- Vancouver, Canada
- Why
- To restore vision lost due to Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Patient
- Brent Chapman
- Age of Patient
- 34
- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Cause of Blindness
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Surgeon
- Dr. Greg Moloney
- Hospital
- Mount Saint Joseph Hospital