Katie Piper has determined to get an “artificial eye” greater than 16 years after the acid assault that left her with critical accidents and everlasting scarring.
The TV presenter shared the information on Instagram, saying it was the results of “many years of battling” together with his well being.
“I have reached the end [the] Road to some extent, and it has been decided to try an artificial eye shell,” he wrote.
The former model has undergone hundreds of surgeries to repair damage to her face and eyesight following the attack on the orders of her ex-boyfriend, which happened when she was 24.
according to nhs National Artificial Eye ServiceAn artificial eye shell – also known as a cosmetic shell – is a thin artificial eye manufactured individually for patients.
Medical consultant Dr Chris Smith explains that it is designed to fit over the blind and damaged eye, and is often used when people feel sensitive or self-conscious about their eyes.
Piper, 41, also shared a video in her Instagram post, which shows her getting the prosthetic limb fitted.
“This marks the beginning of the journey of getting an artificial eye, with an incredible medical team behind me.
“As always I am incredibly grateful to all those in the NHS and private health care system for their talent and kindness.
“I'll be sharing my journey, I'm hopeful and nervous about being able to endure it and I'd love to hear from any of you in the comments if you've been on this journey or have any advice.”
After the attack in 2008, he lost the vision in one eye, but doctors at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, West Sussex restored it.
Piper, a mother of two, set up her own foundation which aims to make living with burns and wounds easier.
He has previously said that society needs to change to make people with facial disfigurements feel accepted.
In 2009, she made a Channel 4 documentary about her experience called Katie: My Beautiful Face.
She was made an OBE in 2021 in recognition of her providers to charity and to victims of burns and different disfiguring accidents.
With inputs from BBC
