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Amanda Mealing Undergoes Emergency Retinal Surgery After Sudden Vision Loss

She now faces a week of face-down recovery under medical instructions.

Overview

  • Mealing said she lost vision in one eye and was operated on the same day, reaching surgery by lunchtime.
  • Her account describes retinal reattachment, repairs to torn tissue, and the insertion of a gas bubble.
  • Postoperative guidance requires her to remain face down for about a week.
  • She shared a photo of her eyes and thanked friends who helped, drawing supportive messages from Angela Griffin and Bonnie Langford.
  • Coverage relies on her social-media post for details, and no longer-term prognosis has been disclosed.