Summary
Ryan Searle, a professional darts player, has reached the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship. He manages this despite having a rare eye condition called Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, which affects his vision. Searle raises awareness and funds for the condition, as it affects him and his family.
Key Facts
- Ryan Searle is competing in the World Darts Championship semi-finals.
- He has a rare eyesight condition, Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy (ADOA), which worsens vision over time.
- ADOA makes the optic nerve thinner, affecting vision in both eyes.
- Searle started playing professionally in 2016 and has won seven Players Championships.
- He used to work as a window cleaner before becoming a professional darts player.
- Searle raises money for the Cure ADOA Foundation and has collected over £10,000.
- His daughter also has a severe form of the same eye condition.
- There is currently no cure for ADOA, but glasses or contacts may help improve vision quality.
