Katie Piper reveals artificial eye decision – 16 years after acid attack | Ents & Arts News

TV presenter Katie Piper has revealed her determination to get a synthetic eye, 16 years after an acid assault that left her with life-changing accidents and partial blindness.

The Unfastened Ladies panellist, 41, is an advocate for these with burns and disfigurement accidents.

She shared a video of her being fitted with the prosthetic on Instagram.

Piper mentioned: “After a few years battling with my eye well being, I’ve reached the tip of the street considerably, and the choice has been made to strive a prosthetic eye shell.

“This marks the beginning of a journey to have a synthetic eye, with an unimaginable medical staff behind me.

“As all the time I am extremely grateful to all these within the NHS and personal well being care system for his or her expertise and kindness.

“I’ll share my journey, I am hopeful and nervous about with the ability to tolerate it and would love to listen to from any of you within the feedback if you happen to’ve been on this journey or have any recommendation.”

Commenting on the put up, presenter Lisa Snowdon mentioned Piper was a “warrior” and a “true inspiration”.

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Piper has undergone a whole lot of operations after struggling an acid assault organized by her ex-boyfriend in March 2008.

She gave up her proper to anonymity and made a documentary in 2009 referred to as Katie: My Stunning Face.

Piper additionally based the Katie Piper Basis which helps survivors of life-changing burns and scars, and has acquired an honorary doctorate from the Royal School of Surgeons to mark her ground-breaking work.

She was made an OBE in 2021 for her providers to charity and burn victims.