Summary
Luke Littler, a world champion darts player from England, had eye surgery as a child to correct strabismus, a condition where eyes do not align properly. Now 18, he became the youngest world champion in history at age 17 and is currently competing in the World Championship.
Key Facts
- Luke Littler is an 18-year-old world champion darts player.
- He had eye surgery as a child at Warrington Hospital for strabismus.
- Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned.
- Littler says he does not remember much about the surgery, as it happened when he was four or five.
- He won his first senior title at age 14.
- Littler became the youngest darts world champion in history at 17.
- He is set to play against Mensur Suljovic in the fourth round of the current World Championship.