After 10 years without sight, a Victoria, B.C., woman saw her partner's face and her dog's wagging tail this year for the very first time, thanks to a tooth surgically implanted into her eye socket.

Gail Lane, 75, was one of three Canadians to undergo the rare tooth-in-eye surgery, technically called osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis, in February.

Lane lost her sight ten years ago due to complications from an auto-immune disorder that caused scarring to her corneas.

In the weeks that followed the complex two-part surgery, she gradually regained her ability to see.

Gail Lane usually relies on a volunteer-driven app to help pick out her clothes, but says she can select her own outfits. (Submitted by Gail Lane)

First, Lane said, she was able to see light. Then, she could see movement and t

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