1000 Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton has frequently made headlines due to her weight, but there’s much more to her story than meets the eye. Beyond her publicized weight struggles, Amy has also been dealing with a rare eye condition that significantly impacted her life. While many fans know about her medical battles, including her weight loss journey and bariatric surgery, the details about her eye condition have remained less clear.
Amy has always been candid about her medical battles, yet despite her openness, some fans may still be unaware of the specifics and origins of her eye condition. Here, we’ve delved into the details of Amy’s rare eye condition and how it has affected her life.
1000-Lb Sisters: Amy Slaton Will Be ‘Totally Blind’ By 35!
1000 Lb Sisters star Amy gained fame as a YouTuber, sharing vlogs about her everyday life. She later landed her own TLC series. Amy has always been transparent about her medical conditions. In a YouTube video, titled, Amy’s Toxoplasmosis, Amy opened up about her lifelong eye problems, revealing that she is on the verge of going legally blind. Amy explained that she can barely see out of her left eye and has partial vision in her right eye.
She recounted the bullying she endured in school due to her eye condition. Amy clarified that her condition, Toxoplasmosis, is caused by a “parasite” linked to “birds and cats.” She revealed one of her mother’s cats carried the virus. Her mother unknowingly transmitted it while pregnant with Amy. “One of the cats that my mom had had [toxoplasmosis]… and she would clean up after the cats, or whatever, and she was pregnant with me,” Amy explained. At that time, no one knew the virus could be transmitted this way.
She added that by the time she’s 35, she expects to be completely blind due to the growing scars on her eyes. People with disabilities are prone to depression, explaining Amy’s constant crying during season 6 of 1000 Lb Sisters. Amy is likely taking necessary medications and receiving condition disability payments to manage her condition.
1000 Lb Sisters: Amy Slaton Reveals Surprising Weight Loss On Son’s Birthday!
1000 Lb Sisters star Amy recently stunned fans with her remarkable progress during a special occasion. After years of personal struggles and a rocky divorce from her husband, Michael Cardwell, Amy’s achievement came as a surprise. The TLC star, who had been dealing with postpartum issues, decided to focus solely on her mental health. She sought the help of a professional and her family’s support.
Although her previous appearances showed little progress, Amy recently surprised everyon. She did so by sharing a sweet video from her son Glenn’s Baby Shark-themed birthday celebration. Looking happier and healthier than ever, Amy donned a tight black, tan top and had her teal-colored hair in a bun. She joyfully held her son as he cut his cake in the video. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for more updates on 1000 Lb Sisters.
