Libby Clegg suffers from a debilitating eye condition called Stargardt, but it won't stop the Paralympian from putting on an amazing show on the ice rink
February 16, 2020 - 17:25 GMT Aisha Nozari Dancing on Ice star Libby Clegg has been impressing fans on the ice in this year's skating competition, alongside professional skating partner Mark Hanretty. Libby is no stranger to sports, and has carved out an incredible career for herself as a Paralympian, and has won silver at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and gold in Rio at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
What is Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy disease? Libby has Stargardt's Mascular Dystrophy disease, which is a deteriorating eye condition that has left the athlete with only slight peripheral vision in her left eye. There is no treatment for Stargardt, and eventually, the mother-of-one will lose her sight completely. Libby admitted that her future is full of uncertainties, saying:"I’m at the age where my sight should be stabilising but it’s still deteriorating.
But that's certainly not stopping Libby from giving it her all on the rink. Speaking to The Radio Times, Libby explained her learning process, and added that she's relying on touch and verbal communication. The sports star said:"It’s been a learning process. On the track I run with a guide runner and we’re attached all the time, but basically it’s like learning a different vocabulary to communicate.
She continued:"Myself and my partner Mark Hanretty use touch and verbal communication. I’m not as bad as I thought I was going to be, but it’s not as easy as it looks. It’s a lot harder than I thought it’d be, it’s very technical."
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