Texan
25 Sep 2003, 09:12 AM
This article has me very worried.
Kahn battles 'fuzzy' vision
Luke Harding in Berlin
Tuesday September 23, 2003
The Guardian
The future of Germany's goalkeeper Oliver Kahn appeared in doubt last night after it emerged that he is suffering from a mysterious eye condition and can no longer see the ball properly.
Kahn, who was voted player of the tournament in last year's World Cup, appears to be suffering from an extreme form of conjunctivitis. The German captain's condition is so bad that he has "fuzzy" vision, and has problems seeing crosses, claimed Germany's Bild Zeitung.
Over the weekend, speculation grew that Kahn, who plays for Bayern Munich, might soon be forced to retire after he let in three goals against Leverkusen.
Kahn's eye problems began three months ago. Doctors have carried out numerous tests and prescribed antibiotics - but so far they have not worked. "The doctors don't know what it is. They are trying everything. We have to watch out that it doesn't become chronic," Bayern's coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said.
Kahn added: "I used to shrug this off but I'm now taking it very seriously. The mental pressure is immense."
Kahn battles 'fuzzy' vision
Luke Harding in Berlin
Tuesday September 23, 2003
The Guardian
The future of Germany's goalkeeper Oliver Kahn appeared in doubt last night after it emerged that he is suffering from a mysterious eye condition and can no longer see the ball properly.
Kahn, who was voted player of the tournament in last year's World Cup, appears to be suffering from an extreme form of conjunctivitis. The German captain's condition is so bad that he has "fuzzy" vision, and has problems seeing crosses, claimed Germany's Bild Zeitung.
Over the weekend, speculation grew that Kahn, who plays for Bayern Munich, might soon be forced to retire after he let in three goals against Leverkusen.
Kahn's eye problems began three months ago. Doctors have carried out numerous tests and prescribed antibiotics - but so far they have not worked. "The doctors don't know what it is. They are trying everything. We have to watch out that it doesn't become chronic," Bayern's coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said.
Kahn added: "I used to shrug this off but I'm now taking it very seriously. The mental pressure is immense."