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Pete Wicks Faces Possible Surgery as Childhood Lazy Eye Condition Resurfaces

The TOWIE star has scheduled a specialist appointment to explore treatment options after friends noticed his worsening vision.

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Overview

  • Pete Wicks, 37, has revealed that his childhood condition, amblyopia, or lazy eye, has returned and worsened with age.
  • Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood was the first to notice the issue and encouraged Wicks to seek medical advice.
  • Wicks has scheduled an appointment with an eye specialist in the coming weeks to evaluate treatment options, including retraining exercises, wearing an eye patch, or surgery.
  • He clarified that surgical removal of the eyeball is not being considered as part of his treatment plan.
  • The reality TV personality continues to share updates on his health and personal life, including reports of a budding relationship with Samantha Kenny, via his Staying Relevant podcast.