After a decade of darkness, 75-year-old Gail Lane can finally see again — through her own tooth.
She is the first Canadian to undergo the rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery, restoring partial vision lost to an autoimmune disorder.

“I can see colors, trees, grass, and flowers again. It’s wonderful,” Lane told CBC News.
The complex two-part procedure involves implanting a tooth with a lens into the eye socket.
Six months later, Lane can now recognize faces, including her partner’s — whom she had never seen before.

The moment she saw her black Labrador, Piper, for the first time was unforgettable.
“I’m hoping for more independence and short walks without holding onto someone’s arm,” she said.
Her surgeon, Dr. Greg Moloney, explained the tooth is strong enough to hold the lens without rejection.

Lane is awaiting new glasses and hopes to see her own face again this year.
“It’s been a long wait, but well worth it,” she shared.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that medical miracles do happen — sometimes in the most unexpected ways.