Woman can now see through her tooth after losing her sight a decade ago

A blind woman has had her sight restored after 10 long years thanks to a ‘miracle’ operation.

Gail Lane has become the first Canadian in history to regain her vision thanks to ‘tooth-in-eye’ surgery – medical name, ‘osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis’, but that’s a mouthful – or at least it was before the tooth was taken out!

The 75-year-old was gradually blinded a decade ago following complications with an auto-immune disorder which led to scarring on her corneas.

Lane, of Victoria in British Columbia, was one of three patients to undergo the procedure in Canada back in February.

“I can see lots of color and I can see outside now. The trees and the grass and flowers, it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to see some of those things again,” she told CBC News.

However, six months on from the procedure she is still not able to see the world as she once did but shared that it’s a slow process and one that excites her.

“I’m starting to see facial features on other people as well, which is also pretty exciting,” Lane explained.

“I’m hoping to have more mobility and independence in terms of short trips and walks here and there where I don’t always have to have someone’s arm for me to grab onto.

“I’m just looking forward, really, to seeing what I can do or do again – and trying to just be patient and let my brain adjust a bit because that’s another big part of this.”

She added: “It’s been a long, it’s been a long wait, but well, well worth it.”