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Luke Littler Reveals Childhood Eye Surgery as He Defends World Darts Title

He credits a strabismus operation in Warrington at about age five with setting him up for elite play.

Overview

  • He disclosed he underwent corrective surgery as a young child to repair strabismus, commonly known as cross-eye.
  • He thanked his parents for arranging the procedure and said it was something that had to be done.
  • He recently visited the Warrington hospital where the operation took place to surprise children ahead of the tournament.
  • He resumes his title defence at Alexandra Palace on Saturday, with Mensur Suljovic his next opponent.
  • He said he does not have regular eye tests and cannot remember the last time he had one.