Kaylee Muthart: The Woman Who Gouged Out Her Eyes While High on Meth

Kaylee Muthart is a 26-year-old woman from Anderson, South Carolina, who became blind in 2018 after gouging out her own eyes while under the influence of methamphetamine. She received prosthetic eyes in 2020 and has been recovering from her addiction and trauma.

Early Life and Drug Abuse

Kaylee Muthart was born on October 23, 1997. She grew up in a Christian family and had a normal childhood. She was a good student and enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and writing songs. She had dreams of becoming a marine biologist or a musician.

Due to her heart arrhythmia diagnosis and long working hours, Kaylee Muthart’s straight-A grades started to drop when she was 17 years old. She took a break from school and planned to come back later, hoping to get a college scholarship to study marine biology.

However, things changed when she was 18 years old and started working at a grill restaurant. She met a man who introduced her to marijuana and later to methamphetamine. She became addicted to the drug and started using it daily. She also experimented with other substances, such as ecstasy, cocaine, and heroin.

Kaylee before her addiction

She tried to hide her addiction from her family and friends, but they noticed her erratic behavior and weight loss. Her mother, Katy Tompkins, tried to help her by taking her to rehab, but Kaylee refused to admit that she had a problem. She also became paranoid and delusional, believing that she was hearing God's voice and that the world was ending.

The Day She Lost Her Sight

On February 6, 2018, Kaylee had a psychotic episode that changed her life forever. She had been using meth for three days straight and had not slept or eaten. She felt that God was telling her to sacrifice her eyes to save the world. She walked to a nearby church and started ripping out her eyes with her bare hands.

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Kaylee was found by a pastor who heard her screaming and called 911. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors confirmed that she had completely blinded herself. She also had severe infections and injuries in her eye sockets. She underwent several surgeries to remove the remaining eye tissue and prevent further damage.

She later said that she felt a sense of peace after she lost her sight as if she had been freed from her addiction.

Getting Prosthetic Eyes and Rebuilding Her Life

Kaylee spent a month in the hospital and then moved to a psychiatric facility, where she received treatment for her mental health and substance abuse. She also learned how to cope with her blindness and use a cane.

In 2020, Kaylee received a pair of prosthetic eyes, which were donated by a local ocularist. The prosthetic eyes were custom-made to match her natural eye color and shape. They did not restore her vision, but they improved her appearance and confidence.

This is Kaylee before she received prosthetic eyes

Kaylee later pursued her education and hobbies. She enrolled in a college program for the visually impaired, where she studied psychology and music. She also resumed her passion for singing and playing guitar. She said that she wanted to use her talents to inspire others and spread a positive message.

Kaylee said that she believed that God had a plan for her and that he had saved her from her addiction. She said that she was grateful for her life and that she had a purpose. She said that she wanted to help other people who were struggling with drugs and mental health issues. She also wanted to raise awareness about the dangers of methamphetamine and the importance of seeking help.

Kaylee received prosthetic eyes that matched her natural eyes

Kaylee said that she hoped to get a guide dog and a cochlear implant, as she also had hearing loss due to her drug use. She said that she dreamed of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. Source 

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