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Michael Owen admits he 'goes to bed every night praying' there will be a 'cure' for the rare genetic condition that left his son James, 17, clinically blind


The former England striker, 44, appeared on Tuesday's episode of Good Morning Britain with James, 17, to discuss his son's rare and incurable genetic condition.

The former England striker, 44, appeared on Tuesday's episode of Good Morning Britain with James, 17, to discuss his son's rare and incurable genetic condition. Stargardt is a rare genetic condition which occurs when fatty material builds up on the macula - the small part of the retina needed for sharp, central vision. Speaking of James' diagnosis on GMB, Michael admitted it was a difficult time for him and his wife Louise and said they still 'pray' 'every night' for a cure to be found for the rare condition.

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