Source: REUTERS/CARL RECINE
[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Michael Owen’s
son, James Owen, had to give up their dreams of becoming professional football
players due to eye diseases. James Owen, who has been involved in football
since his teenage years and showed promise, was diagnosed with Stargardt
disease at the age of 8. Stargardt disease is a rare genetic disorder
characterized by the accumulation of fatty material in the macula, leading to
macular atrophic damage and retinal yellow spots. Unfortunately, there is
currently no effective treatment for this condition. As James’ eyesight
continued to deteriorate throughout his teenage years, he eventually became
clinically blind, forcing him to put his aspirations of a professional football
career on hold. It is undoubtedly a difficult and heartbreaking situation for
both James and his father, Michael Owen.