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Abbie Meehan

Martin Compston refuses to accept treatment for health condition he faces

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has revealed to fans that he refuses to go to the opticians to get glasses - despite having blurred vision.

The Scottish actor admitted he can't read road signs, or subtitles on the television, reports the Scottish Sun. A recent eye test revealed that Martin has an astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye, that causes blurred distance vision.

However, the 38-year-old refuses to get glasses for this issue as he is reluctant to seem "middle-aged". Martin said: "The eye test didn't go well, it's pretty heartbreaking.

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