Actor Song Seung-hwan has revealed his struggle with a potential loss of vision, sharing the early warning signs he experienced.
On the October 10th episode of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day & Night,' Song Seung-hwan, along with fellow actor Oh Man-seok, appeared as guests to discuss their play 'The Dresser.'
During the broadcast, Song disclosed that he has been diagnosed with a level 4 visual impairment and spoke about his long-term deteriorating eyesight.
He explained, "I was told I have macular degeneration and a slightly altered form of retinitis pigmentosa. There's an issue behind the retina, but it's not completely blacked out. It's like seeing shapes through a thick fog," describing his current condition.
Song candidly shared the early warning signs he experienced before facing the risk of blindness. "I heard that night blindness is a precursor to this disease. I've had night blindness since I was young," he revealed.
He also mentioned another warning sign, saying, "One morning, I was at a restaurant and suddenly couldn't read the menu. Later, at a department store, I couldn't see the items on display. I thought my glasses prescription was wrong, but after visiting an eye clinic in Seoul, my vision rapidly deteriorated over six months."
Song admitted he was anxious after being told he might go blind in six months. "Fortunately, I didn't lose my sight after six months, and the progression of the disease has stopped. I can still see shapes to some extent, allowing me to continue acting and making appearances," he shared.
Reported by Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr