Katie Piper issues health update after after 'years of battling with eye'

Katie Piper has given her fans an important health update following years of struggles with her eye.

The Loose Women star has been an advocate for her own health for years, after suffering traumatic injuries following a tragic attack in 2008 at the hands of her former boyfriend and an accomplice.

The model was just 24-years-old when her ex, Daniel Lynch, 47, plotted against her when they broke up and decided on an acid attack to enact revenge.

Katie Piper was 24 when she was attacked (Samir Hussein / Contributor / Getty)

In March of that same year, he was helped by Stefan Sylvestre, who soaked Katie in acid in broad daylight.

He fled the country after committing the crime, while Lynch was apprehended and sent to prison.

Since then, she has undergone 400 operations in order to heal from the significant injuries caused by the acid.

To those who have been following her journey, they’ll know that one of her eyes has been troubling her for some time now.

Katie shared her latest update yesterday (Friday 10 December) and revealed that she will be having another surgery to protect her left eye through the use of a prosthetic eye shell.

She wrote on social media: “After many years battling with my eye health, I’ve reached the end of road somewhat, and the decision has been made to try a prosthetic eye shell."

She took to Instagram to talk about her health update (Instagram/@katiepiper_)

“This marks the start of a journey to have an artificial eye, with an incredible medical team behind me. As always I’m incredibly grateful to all those in the NHS and private health care system for their talent and kindness.”

The model added: “I will share my journey, I’m hopeful and nervous about being able tolerate it and would love to hear from any of you in the comments if you’ve been on this journey or have any advice…”

Her post included a picture of herself during the process, as well as a video of her doctor inserting the new eye.

Underneath her honest post, followers wished her well and praise her continued strength.

One user wrote: “You’re very brave Katie x I’ve been following your journey since your first documentary and I always get so excited every time I hear you’re doing something new or featuring in something new x you’re very brave x be kind to yourself."

She showed the process of being fitted for a prosthetic eye (Instagram/@katiepiper_)

Whilst another added: “Oh wow, I have been inspired by you for years and you always keep inspiring. You’ve got this.”

Fans will recall that at the end of 2023, the presenter shared that after a previous eye surgery, things were not progressing well, as she said in an Instagram video: “I've spent the morning back at the eye clinic as I've got problems with my eye.

“I've got a defect and an infection that is becoming really hard to treat.”