Owen's Tears Over Son's Rare Eye Condition

Michael Owen breaks down recalling his son's Stargardt diagnosis in new Amazon series.

What happened. Michael Owen reveals he cried in his car after learning his son James has Stargardt, a rare inherited eye disorder causing progressive vision loss.

• Stargardt causes progressive central vision loss, often starting in childhood.
• Owen played for Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United.
• The series features his wife Louise and four children.

“When he first got diagnosed, I remember stopping in the car, three or four times, and just bursting out crying.”

— Michael Owen

The series 'Meet the Owens' offers a rare look into the family's private life.

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