Carl Grimes lost his right eye during a zombie attack in season 6 of The Walking Dead , specifically in the episode "No Way Out." The injury occurred when Ron Anderson, who harbored resentment against Rick Grimes and his family, pulled a gun on Rick but was stopped by Michonne, who stabbed Ron. As Ron fell, he reflexively fired his gun, and the bullet struck Carl in the right eye, causing a severe injury that left a large hole in his face
. Despite the severity of the wound, Carl survived because the bullet shattered the bone around his eye and caused secondary damage to the eye itself, but it did not penetrate his skull or impact his brain. This allowed him to lose vision in that eye but remain alive. He subsequently wore an eye patch to cover the injury, which became an iconic part of his character's appearance
. This traumatic event significantly affected Carl's character development. It forced him to mature emotionally and physically, making him more cautious and serious as he adapted to his new condition and the harsh realities of the post-apocalyptic world. The loss of his eye symbolized the loss of innocence and the harshness of survival in the zombie apocalypse
. In the comic series, the cause of Carl's eye injury differs slightly; he was accidentally shot by Alexandria community leader Douglas instead of Ron. However, the impact on the character's development and story arc is similar
. In summary, Carl lost his eye due to a gunshot wound inflicted accidentally during a chaotic encounter with zombies and hostile humans, and this injury became a pivotal moment in his storyline, shaping his growth and the visual identity of his character in the series
