January 26th 2025.
In a recent interview, Alan Carr opened up about a health scare that left him worried about his eyesight. The 48-year-old comedian and TV personality suffers from astigmatism, a condition that causes the eyeball to have an irregular shape, resulting in blurred vision and potential loss of sight. Alan's scare began when he started feeling pressure behind his eyes, prompting him to visit Moorfields Eye Hospital in London for treatment.
During the procedure, Alan had a spike inserted into his anesthetized eyeball to relieve the pressure. Speaking to fellow comedian Grace Campbell on his podcast, he described the experience as traumatic and had to be restrained by the doctor as air was injected into his eye. But the worst was yet to come when the spike was inserted onto his lens to see if the treatment was successful. Alan joked about the absurdity of having to relax while a spike was being inserted into his eye and how losing his sight is his worst fear.
Alan's experience is not uncommon as many celebrities have also faced eye-related health scares. Last year, Sir Elton John revealed that he was dealing with a severe eye infection which left him with limited vision in one eye. He shared on Instagram that although he was on the mend, it would take some time for his sight to fully return.
More recently, Dame Judi Dench opened up about her macular degeneration, a condition that has left her unable to leave her home alone. In an interview with Trinny Woodall, the 90-year-old actress shared how she always has someone with her now to prevent any accidents due to her limited eyesight. Despite the challenges, Dame Judi finds some relief in not having to pretend she can see anymore.
It's not just celebrities who face these health issues. If you have a story to share, the entertainment team at The Agency would love to hear from you. You can get in touch through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. Let's all raise awareness and support each other in our health journeys.
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