BBC presenter Lucy Owen has issued a health update after receiving treatment for an issue with her eye that could have led to her losing her sight. She revealed that she won't get her vision back for a few months following the treatment.
Earlier this week, the 52-year-old presenter revealed she was being rushed into surgery for a detatched retina which was spotted by an optician. The Welsh presenter, best known for her work on BBC Wales Today and the recently axed BBC X-Ray, appears to be recovering well at home in her most recent update.
Lucy posted an image to Twitter with the caption: "Thanks so much for your lovely messages, so kind of you. 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."
A detached retina is when the thin layer at the back of your eye (retina) becomes loose. It needs to be treated quickly to stop it permanently affecting your sight.
Lucy revealed she had undergone a procedure to correct the issue. She said: "Again I need to say a huge thank you to the NHS. 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."
