IYO SKY, a prominent WWE RAW athlete known for her impressive in-ring achievements, contends with severe nearsightedness, a difficulty recently disclosed by fellow wrestler Dakota Kai. During an episode of the Zelvx and Charlie Girl podcast hosted by Zelina Vega and Dakota Kai, Kai shared details about their shared experience with myopia but highlighted the extreme nature of IYO SKY’s condition.
Understanding IYO SKY’s Severe Nearsightedness
Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is measured by negative prescription numbers that indicate the extent of vision difficulty. Dakota Kai explained,
“How it works is you get a number, right? Mine’s -1, which is not large on the scheme of things,”
contrasting with IYO SKY’s much higher degree of impairment. She added,
“IYO told me one time that hers is -12, and I was looking at her like ‘I think that’s blind.’”
This significant prescription shows that SKY’s unaided vision is dangerously limited, requiring her to rely on corrective lenses.
The Impact of Vision Issues During Wrestling Matches
Though IYO SKY uses contact lenses to manage her myopia, she once experienced a distressing incident during a match when she lost a contact lens mid-fight. Dakota Kai recalled,
“One time, she did tell one of them flew out during a match, and she was freaking the f-ck out,”
emphasizing how critical her contacts are. Kai continued,
“Because I think she literally is kind of blind without the contact, so…she lost her whole peripheral.”
Significance of Managing Extreme Myopia in WWE
IYO SKY’s experience brings attention to the often-overlooked physical challenges wrestlers face beyond injuries and stamina. Her extreme myopia not only complicates her ability to perform but also introduces added stress and risk during fast-paced matches. As WWE continues to spotlight such stories, it may lead to greater awareness of athlete health considerations and adaptations to ensure safety. Fans and peers alike acknowledge the determination SKY demonstrates in overcoming her vision limitations to compete at the highest level.
