Mike Amor has revealed his battle with an eye disease that almost left him blind.
The Channel Seven veteran news anchor was diagnosed with glaucoma in his 20s and five years ago, it turned serious.
‘I was in danger of stroking out, which is going blind,’ the 56-year-old told the Herald Sun this week.
‘The doctors had never seen the condition that I had in anything other than textbooks.’
The news star went on to explain he was rushed into surgery, which was a terrifying experience.
Mike Amor (pictured) has revealed his battle with an eye disease that almost left him blind. The Channel Seven veteran news anchor was diagnosed with glaucoma in his 20s and five years ago, it turned serious
‘I was in danger of stroking out, which is going blind,’ the 56-year-old told the Herald Sun this week. ‘The doctors had never seen the condition that I had in anything other than textbooks’
‘I needed urgent surgical intervention to save my eyesight and I was petrified,’ he said.
He lost his ability to read properly and featured he would lose his sight altogether.
‘I remember breaking down and thinking I wasn’t going to see my son grow up,’ Mike said.
Mike had undergone laser treatments in his 40s but eventually needed five surgeries to treat his eyes which he said were ‘full of blood’.
The news star went on to explain he was rushed into surgery, which was a terrifying experience. ‘I remember breaking down and thinking I wasn’t going to see my son grow up,’ Mike said
Glaucoma, which develops slowly over many years in most cases, can lead to a loss of vision if not treated promptly.
Eye pain, blurred vision and vomiting are all tell-tale signs of an incurable condition known as the ‘silent thief of sight’.
However, the symptoms of glaucoma can vary considerably and range from cloudy vision and teary eyes to vomiting.