Orthopaedic expert David Isaac of the Torbay Hospital in Devon donned the voice-activated glasses for a recent procedure in a global first.
The unique features of Google's wearable tech enable any number of possibilities in the medical field including students actually being able to watch procedures from a surgeon's eye view.
But Google Glass isn't just for the medical profession - there are thousands of uses for the state-of-the-art wearable tech.
Here's our comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.
What is it?
Google Glass is effectively a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display.The heads-up display coupled with voice activation allows users to see and interact with information in a smartphone-like hands-free format.
The original explorer version retailed at around $1,500 USD with the consumer edition coming in lower at the same price as your average smartphone.
What is it like to wear?
The high-tech specs video everything you see and could revolutionise everyday life.From recording video or taking a picture with a simple "OK Glass, take a picture" to social networking and even getting directions, the sky is the limit.
Google released this helpful video last year to give a window into just what it's like to wear Glass. Check it out below