Coronation Street star Will Mellor has provided an update on his health to his fans after he underwent surgery on his eyes.
The 47-year-old, who rose to fame as one of the leading stars on Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, recently had lens replacement surgery. Will recently told his followers on Instagram that he'd always had "bad eyes" but they started to deteriorate further when he hit 40.
The star explained that due to having one eye that was long-sighted and the other that was short-sighted, he was unable to receive laser surgery as he would still need glasses after. He went on to add that lens replacement surgery was the best option for his condition - however he still felt worried about the procedure.
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Following his surgery at OCL vision, Will headed back onto social media to provide fans with details about how he's currently doing. Wearing a pair of sunglasses, the actor looked relaxed as shared his recovery update.
He said: "I just thought I'd give you an update just in case you were thinking about having lens replacement surgery. Yesterday it felt like I had grit in my eyes, that's the best way to describe it, apparently that's normal.
"My eyes are very light sensitive. When I got out yesterday – I had to be driven home, I can't drive for a few days – but I could watch TV last night, I just had to have sunglasses on because it's the light. I got this flashing at the side of my eyes when I go into a bright room." He added: "Considering I had the operation yesterday, it's amazing."
Before he underwent the op, fans on social media wished him well. One social media user said: "Wishing you well Will, I had the same last year!! The most amazing experience of my life."
Another said: "Good luck Will. Hope it all goes well. You are very brave!"
While a third said: "All the very best Will. I’m sure you will be fine and amazed with the results."
The news comes after Will recently received praise from fans for playing the role of Lee Castleton in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. The harrowing true story depicts the greatest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft and fraud.
One fan on social media said: "It was a fantastic programme but it’s so sad that it takes a TV dramatisation to give these injustices the publicity they need!!"
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