Summary
- IShowSpeed is undergoing surgery on his right eye to address a lingering infection.
- IShowSpeed first experienced issues with his eye during a trip to Japan in 2023, experiencing excruciating headaches and vision troubles.
- IShowSpeed has grown into one of YouTube’s biggest sensations, expanding his brand beyond the platform into real-world appearances.
Popular YouTube content creator IShowSpeed is undergoing right eye surgery to treat an infection that first plagued the beloved YouTuber in 2023. IShowSpeed has become an online sensation on both YouTube and Twitch for his bombastic, positive personality and the wide variety of his content from travel vlogs to gaming commentary and more. IShowSpeed’s success on YouTube has seen the creator grow his brand far beyond his humble streaming roots, appearing on broadcasts for the WWE and UEFA Champion’s League. Now, however, the streamer is addressing a health issue that first arose two years ago.
During a trip to Japan in 2023, IShowSpeed first started showing symptoms of his ailment with excessive swelling in his right eye. The YouTube streamer would quickly learn that the condition was related to a dangerous sinus infection, with IShowSpeed being hospitalized and being told that the incident could have permanently impacted his vision. He reportedly experienced excruciating headaches and numbness in his face, though he continued to upload update videos for his massive fanbase. Now, IShowSpeed is undergoing surgery nearly two years after the initial incident.
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As reported by Dexerto, a recent update confirms that IShowSpeed has chosen to undergo surgery on his eye to address the lingering issue. Not many details were shared about the details of the hospitalization or surgery IShowSpeed will be receiving, with the update posted by Twitter account Complex Pop Culture. The initial incident with IShowSpeed did not result in any lasting damage to his eye at the time, though the new surgery suggests that he may have started to experience issues again. IShowSpeed did not share an official update about his condition on his Twitter account.
IShowSpeed Undergoing Surgery on his Right Eye
IShowSpeed’s recent surgery will see many of his fans wishing for the best for the iconic streamer. IShowSpeed’s previous hospitalization in Japan saw the content creator surpass a major channel milestone, passing 19 million subscribers on YouTube. IShowSpeed’s fanbase on YouTube has nearly doubled in the two years since his Japan trip, with the content creator now boasting a staggering 36.7 million subscribers. IShowSpeed has even leveraged his popularity into massive real-world events, including plans for IShowSpeed to go on a month-long tour of Africa in 2025.
IShowSpeed’s YouTube success has seen the content creator often looking to break new ground for YouTube and Twitch stars. The streamer revealed earlier this year that he had received permission to stream all of popular anime One Piece through his YouTube channel, intending to watch along with viewers. IShowSpeed’s love for One Piece also led to the creator expressing his desire to meet with One Piece‘s creator, Eiichiro Oda, during a recent stream. Fans of IShowSpeed can hope that the streamer will see a swift recovery and finally close the book on his harrowing eye troubles.