Milo Yiannopoulos has said that he has very poor eyesight, which affects how his eyes look and how he focuses them, especially on camera.
Reported eye condition
Yiannopoulos has publicly claimed to suffer from “severe” or “extreme” myopia, meaning significant nearsightedness that makes it hard for him to see objects at a distance without correction. This kind of condition can cause people to squint, appear slightly cross‑eyed, or have an unusual gaze, particularly under bright studio lights or when they are trying to focus past glasses or contact lenses.
Why his eyes look unusual on video
Commenters online have often pointed out that his eyes sometimes appear crossed or “off” in interviews or clips, leading to speculation about what “happened” to them. Supporters who know him personally have explained that the effect people see is due to his longstanding vision problems and the strain of strong corrective lenses or bright lighting, not a recent injury or surgery.
Recent health issues and vision
In 2025, Yiannopoulos stated that doctors had found a suspicious “dark spot” on a brain scan after he experienced severe headaches, fainting spells, and blurred vision. He described this as a possible brain tumor that was still under investigation, which could also contribute to vision disturbances, though at that time no definitive diagnosis had been made public.
