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Gemma Jones

McFly and Strictly star Tom Fletcher rushes to hospital with worrying 'drooping' eye

Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Fletcher visited A&E after being "wiped out with some sort of illness".

The McFly star, 37, shared an update with fans on his social media account, explaining he is now facing six weeks of steroid treatment. He decided to go to A&E after one of his eyes drooped.

Posting to Instagram, he said: "Sorry I’ve been quiet for a bit. I was wiped out with some sort of illness and in bed for a few days."

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He added: "I just got back on my feet yesterday and uveitis decided to kick me down again. Very grateful to have a dedicated eye A&E hospital in London! It’s the 2nd time I’ve stumbled into that place holding my eyes and they’ve been amazing."

"For now, it’s dark rooms, sunglasses and 6 weeks of steroids. Merry Christmas! Also, shout out to my amazing optician, Dipesh at @parkerandhammond who was giving me advice at nearly midnight last night. Hero!"

According to the NHS, uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract. It can cause eye pain, redness and vision changes, including blurry or cloudy sight.

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