Donated Placenta Saves Acid Attack Victim’s Eye in Groundbreaking Surgery

Paul Laskey, injured while defending his son, underwent pioneering procedures using amnion grafts derived from donated placentas to preserve his eye and vision.

Paul Laskey, 43, suffered severe chemical burns to his left eye after being attacked with battery acid while confronting his son's mugger in Newcastle in February 2023.
The acid caused extensive damage, including limbal stem cell failure and corneal melting, leaving him at risk of losing his eye entirely.
Laskey underwent multiple procedures, including two cornea transplants and three amnion grafts derived from donated placentas, which stabilized his eye and prevented further deterioration.
The amnion grafts, made from the inner lining of placentas, promote healing, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and are used in treating various eye injuries and conditions.
Robbie Scott, the attacker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Laskey expressed gratitude to the placenta donor and hopes future treatments will restore some vision to his damaged eye.