26 June 2023 , 13:16
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BBC newsreader Lucy Owen has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery to save her eyesight.
She confirmed the successfully op has just taken place - but says she now won't be able to see for months.
As well as no visions for the rest of the summer, she must also sleep on her side after going under the knife.
The 52-year-old wrote on social media about a very difficult time and thanked everyone for their support.
Lucy posted: "Thanks so much for your lovely messages, so kind of you.
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The BBC must do without her months (Getty Images)"Having to lie on my side for a week and won’t get my vision back for a few months - tricky for autocue!
"But look what I had from my wonderful Wales Today colleagues. So lucky work with such gorgeous people."
At the weekend she revealed how she could have lost her sight had it not been for a routine visit to the opticians.
The presenter is now wearing an eye patch and on bed rest after the life-changing procedure.
Had it not been spotted during an eye check-up, Lucy could have been left permanently blind in her right eye.
Lucy has told her fans all about the operationShe spoke about having corrective surgery and the fears that came with no having it done.
"Again I need to say a huge thank you to the NHS," the news anchor wrote.
"Going home after Mr Williams and the amazing team @CV_UHB ( Cardiff and Vale University Health Board) stopped me losing sight in my eye with surgery for a detached retina.
"Very grateful to my optician who spotted it and rushed my in. Diolch all. Keep an eye on yours too."
Her followers were quick to wish her a ‘speedy recovery’ as they commented underneath the post.
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One wrote: “Aaw Lucy – that’s really grim I’m so sorry you have to put up with this. Audiobooks are likely to be your best friend over coming days and weeks! Wishing you a good recovery xx.”
Another said: “I had the same Lucy. Very scary, but full recovery. I sent you a DM. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
A third commented: “Hope you’re better soon Lucy, take your time and rest. The nation and myself wish you all the very best. We hope to see you back soon brightening up the screen.”