Entertainment · 28 August 2026

Richard Osman reveals lifelong eye condition shaped his TV career

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TV presenter Richard Osman has discussed nystagmus, an incurable eye condition present from his birth which causes blurred vision. Nystagmus means he can't read an autocue and finds looking directly at the camera hard. His poor eyesight helps him focus on a show's 'feel' rather than just visuals, which is a useful skill.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 17:12

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