Why does Marion Seve wear goggles
The Melbourne Storm and North Sydney Bears centre copped an accidental boot to the eye while playing for the Bears in the NSW Cup in early June.
The 30-year-old was rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital for immediate surgery where doctors told him the injury was 'traumatic and serious.'
He was told could lose his sight permanently by sustaining another knock to the eye playing rugby league.
But determined to play again, Melbourne arranged for Seve to wear protective goggles which he'll now have equipped for the rest of his rugby league career.
FULL STORY: Terrifying moment Marion Seve feared going totally blind
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