She wanted purple eyes — a bold symbol of self-expression. But the decision nearly cost her sight forever.

In 2017, Canadian model Catt Gallinger chose a rare sclera tattoo, injecting ink into the white of her eye  . Within hours, something went horribly wrong. Purple ink began leaking like tears. Her eye swelled shut. Infection spread. The pain was unbearable.
Doctors warned she could go blind  .

What was meant to be beauty became trauma. Though she fought to heal, her vision was permanently damaged.
Now she speaks out with one message: some trends aren’t worth your future. Your vision is priceless.