Christy Carlson Romano risks blindness after birdshot lodged near eye
Actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being struck by birdshot during a clay pigeon shooting accident in Texas. She is currently under medical observation to ensure the pellet lodged near her eye does not cause permanent vision loss.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of firearm safety protocols during recreational shooting activities.
Christy Carlson Romano is hoping to preserve her vision after a clay pigeon shooting accident in 2025 left birdshot lodged near her eye, putting her at risk of blindness. "I was peppered with birdshot at about 250 feet away, and I was struck in a fat pocket under my eye and also in my forehead," Romano told Fox News Digital. "I still have birdshot behind my eye about a millimeter away from anything critical. And if it were to move, I would go blind. So, we're hoping that doesn't happen." The former Disney child star opens up about navigating childhood fame and toxic relationships in her memoir, "Once Upon a Trainwreck." She also recounts being struck by birdshot during the outing in Texas.
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