Olivia Deane is a model and public advocate for visible differences, known for her features in national media, including the Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph. Diagnosed with retinoblastoma at age 12 and treated with chemotherapy before the removal of her right eye at 14, she now uses her public profile to support early-detection awareness and visibility for those living with prosthetic eyes.
Her early treatment involved regular hospital care, visual adjustment and learning to manage life with partial sight. Olivia has spoken publicly about the diagnostic process, the clinical realities of retinoblastoma and the visual symptoms parents and professionals should be aware of. Her medical experience forms the basis of her fact-led advocacy work aimed at improving understanding and recognition of childhood eye cancer.
In her career, Olivia has walked in fashion campaigns, featured in Vogue Portugal and appeared in national media, where she has spoken about modelling with a prosthetic eye and body confidence. She appeared on the TV series “The Traitors” in 2025 and has built a successful Instagram page where she shares her journey. Alongside her media work, she has supported several charities, including the Little Princess Trust, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust and organisations working with young people affected by cancer or visible differences.
Today, Olivia Deane is a factual, experience-based speaker on visible differences, medical diagnosis awareness, and representation, delivering talks for schools, healthcare settings, charities, and corporate groups. She offers direct information on the patient pathway of retinoblastoma, the realities of prosthetic-eye use, and the importance of improved public understanding around appearance diversity and early cancer detection.
Olivia Deane's Official Speaking Topics are listed below:
- Visible Difference & Public Representation
- From Retinoblastoma to Vogue
- Childhood Cancer Awareness & Early Detection
- Practical Realities of Life With a Prosthetic Eye
- Confidence & Communication After Medical Change
- Disability Inclusion in Media & Public Spaces
- Supporting Young People with Appearance Differences
- 2025 – Appeared on the television series “The Traitors,” increasing national recognition of visible difference and retinoblastoma awareness.
- 2024 – Featured in Vogue Portugal as part of her modelling work and advocacy for disability-inclusive representation.
- 2024 – Profiled in the Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph for her modelling career and public discussion of prosthetic-eye confidence.
- 2022 – Built a successful Instagram platform sharing practical insight on prosthetic-eye use, confidence and visible difference, growing a strong, engaged following.
- 2021 – Led an awareness initiative for individuals with prosthetic eyes, including a short film and community support activity promoting early cancer detection and visibility acceptance.
How to hire Olivia Deane
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