> OOKP is a surgical procedure used to restore vision in patients with severe corneal blindness, where traditional corneal transplant is not possible. It involves using a patient's own tooth and surrounding bone to create a permanent artificial cornea.
> Procedure:
> Tooth extraction:
A healthy, single-rooted tooth is extracted from the patient.
> Tooth preparation:
The tooth is shaped and coated with an optical material (e.g., polymethyl methacrylate) to create an artificial cornea.
> Bone preparation:
A small block of bone is harvested from the jaw around the extracted tooth.
> Implantation:
The artificial cornea and bone block are implanted into the eye, replacing the damaged cornea.
> Benefits:
Provides a permanent, functional artificial cornea
Restores vision in severe cases of corneal blindness. Uses the patient's own tissues, reducing the risk of rejection
> Risks and Complications:
Infection, Extrusion of the implant, Glaucoma, and Dental problems (loss of the donor tooth).
> Considerations:
OOKP is a complex and invasive procedure that requires a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, dentists, and surgeons.
It is not suitable for all patients with corneal blindness.
> The long-term success rate of OOKP is variable, but can be as high as 80% in some studies.
Conclusion:
> OOKP is a surgical option for patients with severe corneal blindness who are not candidates for traditional corneal transplant. It offers a permanent solution to restore vision, but it is a complex procedure with potential risks and complications that should be carefully considered.
Yeah, Ok. I had no clue that this was a thing but apparently its a procedure that has been around for decades? That is still kind of insane.
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>When Brent Chapman's doctor first pitched him on the idea of having one of his own teeth surgically embedded in his eye to restore his sight, he says he felt "a little apprehensive." But then he spoke to a woman in Australia who had undergone the same procedure to tremendous success. "She had been completely blind for 20 years, and is now snow skiing," Chapman, 33, of North Vancouver, said. "I know it sounds a little crazy and science fiction-y." Chapman, who is blind in both eyes, is one of three Canadians undergoing osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) — or as it's more commonly known, tooth-in-eye surgery — at a B.C. hospital this week.
Yeah, Ok. I had no clue that this was a thing but apparently its a procedure that has been around for decades?
That is still kind of insane.
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From the post:
>>When Brent Chapman's doctor first pitched him on the idea of having one of his own teeth surgically embedded in his eye to restore his sight, he says he felt "a little apprehensive."
But then he spoke to a woman in Australia who had undergone the same procedure to tremendous success.
"She had been completely blind for 20 years, and is now snow skiing," Chapman, 33, of North Vancouver, said. "I know it sounds a little crazy and science fiction-y."
Chapman, who is blind in both eyes, is one of three Canadians undergoing osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) — or as it's more commonly known, tooth-in-eye surgery — at a B.C. hospital this week.
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