Coronation Street star at risk of going blind after being diagnosed with serious condition

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Coronation Street star Lisa George has opened up a health condition which puts her at risk of going blind, saying she fears she may never be able to appear on stage again after the serious diagnosis.

The actress, known for playing Beth Sutherland on the popular ITV soap, is facing a challenging time after being diagnosed with NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), a condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to blocked blood vessels in the optic nerves, according to the NHS.

ITV stepped in to support Lisa, who has been part of the soap for over a decade, by providing transport when she couldn't drive for six months, enlarging her script print, and adapting scenes to accommodate her vision needs, reports the Mirror. READ MORE: Ant McPartlin addresses fans' confusion over tattoo after welcoming baby with wife Anne-Marie READ MORE: Kate Garraway feels like 'luckiest person' as she reveals unusual birthday gift Lisa's ordeal began in 2016 when she experienced a traumatic injury.

The actress was hit by a heavy knot on a rope while gardening, which resulted in the loss of sight in her right eye. Despite the incident, she maintained 20/20 vision in her left eye, which helped her continue working.