25 Year Old Polish Model Loses Eyesight because of Tattooing Her Eyes
Aleksandra Sadowska who is from Wroclaw, Poland was inspired by rap artist Popek’s look; he had his eyeballs blackened.
We have our likes and dislikes when it comes to choosing from various options available in the beauty market. Many of us like to indulge in body modification by sporting that unique tattoo, sporting a distinct hairstyle or indulging in body piercing.
That said, at times these options can also backfire on our well being just the way it happened with model- Aleksandra Sadowska.
Aleksandra Sadowska who is from Wroclaw, Poland was inspired by rap artist Popek’s look; he had his eyeballs blackened. Inspired by his look she got her eyeballs also tattooed by a local tattoo artist named Piotr A.
Eyeball tattoos also referred to as scleral tattoos are a process where ink is injected into the whites of the eye. The dye changes the white color permanently.
Soon after the procedure, the 25-year-old model began experiencing eye pain. The local artist told her that it was normal and it could be handled with pain killers.
As per investigations, the tattoo artist by error used body ink for the procedure which shouldn’t have come in contact with the eye tissues. The ink which he used is suitable only for the skin.
The woman's lawyers told local media: “There is clear evidence that the tattoo artist did not know how to perform such a delicate procedure. And yet he decided to perform it which led to this tragedy.”
At present, Aleksandra has lost her eyesight in the right eye and is fast losing her ability to see through the left eye as well.
Aleksandra has undergone three procedures to restore her eyesight however doctors say that there is no hope of recovery as the dye has reached her tissues.
“Unfortunately, for now, doctors do not give me much optimism for improvement,” she said, according to The Mirror. “The damage is too deep and extensive. I'm afraid I will be completely blind.”
The tattoo artist is facing three years in prison for unintentionally damaging Aleksandra’s eyes. Despite the unfortunate incident, Aleksandra said that she will not allow the unfortunate incident to deter her spirit. She stated, “I will not lock myself in the basement and get depressed. I have sadness behind me, but I live on.”