Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Decade-Long Vision Struggle

Anne Hathaway disclosed her decade-long vision impairment due to a cataract, revealing she was legally blind in one eye before surgery restored her sight. She also addressed rumors about cosmetic surgery, clarifying her stance and reflecting on her changes in vision and its emotional impact.

In a revealing interview, actress Anne Hathaway detailed her struggle with a cataract that left her nearly blind for almost a decade. The 43-year-old disclosed she was considered 'legally blind' in one eye throughout her 30s, culminating in surgery that ultimately restored her full vision.

'This is maybe too much information,' Hathaway shared, 'I was half blind for 10 years.' The 'The Devil Wears Prada' star elaborated on how the condition severely impaired her eyesight. 'It impacted my vision so much that I was basically legally blind out of my left eye. Surgery was necessary,' she admitted after realizing the extent of her vision loss once it was corrected.

Addressing also the emotional toll, Hathaway reflected, 'I didn't realize it was actually taxing my nervous system.' According to the Mayo Clinic, cataracts cause cloudiness in the eye lens, affecting vision. Hathaway described the profound change her recovery brought, calling her restored sight 'life-changing' and appreciating the miracle of vision anew with each day.

The actress also spoke on speculation about cosmetic surgery amid online rumors. She expressed the importance of publicly setting the record straight despite valuing her privacy. 'We're at a time when people assume what they think is fact,' she said, clarifying that recent assumptions were baseless.

'Speculation has gotten so loud you feel the need to get your truth out there,' she commented on viral discussions, dismissing any link to cosmetic procedures. Hathaway acknowledged the significance of such decisions, arguing 'I didn't make a huge medical decision. It's just two braids,' while mentioning she might consider cosmetic surgery in the future.