On Thursday 23rd February, Pioneering eye-surgeon and RCSI Alumnus, Sheraz Daya (Medicine, Class of 1984) took to the stage with his former patient, TV presenter & author, Katie Piper for the third of the ‘In conversation with…’ series which showcases RCSI Alumni and other inspiring role models who are front-runners in their field, celebrating those who have been successful as healthcare innovators and global thought-leaders. Mr Daya, a ground-breaking Ophthalmologist & Medical Director of Centre for Sight in the UK, is credited as the surgeon who restored Katie Piper’s vision after her vicious acid attack in 2008. At tonight’s event in RCSI, they will discuss the story of Katie’s recovery, from the viewpoint of both the patient and her surgeon. They will also discuss Mr Daya’s vision for the future of ophthalmic surgery. The event was attended by more than 100 guests