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I had eye surgery as a child - Littler

I had eye surgery as a child - Littler

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.

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