Katie Piper Begins Journey to Receive Prosthetic Eye 16 Years After Acid Attack

The TV presenter and activist shared her decision on Instagram, marking a significant step in her ongoing recovery from the 2008 attack that left her partially blind.

Katie Piper, a UK TV presenter and activist, announced her decision to be fitted with a prosthetic eye shell after years of battling complications with her eye health.
The acid attack in 2008, orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, left Piper with life-changing injuries, including partial blindness and severe burns.
Piper has undergone hundreds of surgeries since the attack and shared her gratitude for the NHS and private healthcare professionals involved in her care.
She has been a prominent advocate for burn and disfigurement survivors, founding the Katie Piper Foundation in 2009 and receiving an OBE in 2021 for her charitable work.
Piper expressed hope and nervousness about this new step in her recovery and invited others who have undergone similar experiences to share advice and support.