MAFS star sparks concern as she reveals she’s in hospital for huge op after frightening symptoms
MARRIED at First Sight star Jess Potter has sparked concern after being rushed to hospital for a huge op.
Jess, 33, who shot to fame on the show in 2022, revealed on Instagram today that she's set to undergo major eye surgery after after suffering frightening symptoms.
The dental hygienist revealed she's been dealing with double vision for months, now worsening to vision loss and eye muscle fatigue after a day of work.
Posting a mirror selfie in her medical gown, she explained, "Every time I am tired, I get double vision.
"It’s now at a stage where I’m losing spots in my vision and it’s affecting me every night after a day's work, where my muscles in my eye stop working."
After seeing her doctor 10 weeks ago, Jess was informed that her condition had deteriorated significantly since her last check-up.
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The doctor recommended surgery as soon as possible, leading her to the hospital today.
Jess shared her nerves with her followers, saying, "Not gonna lie I’m shitting myself that I’m gonna wake up with one eye like a pirate, so let’s pray surgery goes well."
She also mentioned that the recovery process will take about three months, but kept her sense of humor by adding, "I guess my eye will fit in with Halloween."
She tied the knot with stripper PJay Finch on the E4 show, but their romance was short-lived.
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At the time, Jess admitted that she and PJay ended the process as friends because they were simply "incompatible".
She's since found her happily ever after getting engaged to her boyfriend TJ O'Reilly.
Jess was left speechless as the gas engineer got down on one knee with a ring box in his hand during a Barcelona getaway.
After saying 'I do', the brunette beauty showed off her huge diamond engagement ring and enjoyed a loved-up smooch with her new fiance.
She was surrounded by her family as they celebrated the happy news.
Jess posted the snaps on social media and captioned it: "So this just happened. The most perfect moment...I love you."
Her followers raced to congratulate the pair, with one writing: "A massive congratulations gorgeous girly."
Another posted: "Yayyy congratulations absolutely love you girl you got this you deserve happiness."
Before that, Jess bravely opened up about her journey to get pregnant via IVF (In vitro fertilisation).
Just a week before her engagement news, she shared a picture of her baby scan as she announced that she was two weeks and four days pregnant.
But on Thursday morning, the tearful star took to social media to update fans on her devastating loss.
Filming a video from inside her car, she sobbed: "I'm sitting outside work...so yesterday I started bleeding a little bit and this morning I started passing some clots and stuff.
Understanding Double Vision
Double vision, or diplopia, is a condition where you see two images of a single object. This can occur in one eye (monocular diplopia) or both eyes (binocular diplopia). Common causes include:
- Eye muscle problems: Conditions like strabismus or muscle palsies can lead to misalignment.
- Nerve issues: Conditions affecting the nerves, such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
- Lens problems: Cataracts can also cause blurred or double vision.
If you experience double vision, it’s essential to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatments may include corrective lenses, medication, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause.
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"I'm having a miscarriage which is f****** s***."
In floods of tears, she continued: "I'm sitting outside work, just trying to put on a brave face because I've got to speak to patients all day and it's really s***.
"I haven't slept and I'm in a bit of pain and obviously I'm having a miscarriage, so it's f****** s***.
"But it is what it is, there is not much you can do.
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"So I've just got to wait a couple of months before we can have another round I guess.
"But I was really convinced it was going to work, that's the hardest bit, I really thought it was going to work."
