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2nd November 2015
12:19pm GMT

He later developed glaucoma due to increased eye pressure and this meant he needed a permanent eye stint to drain the fluid from his eye.
Since then, Julian has had 15 surgeries, including seven corneal transplants, and described it as "a long and painful journey".
"My left eye is completely blurry, it’s been a big transition. I’ve had to miss so many days of work, and I can’t lift anything over 25 pounds because it increases the pressure in my eyes, so I’m limited in my jobs" he continued.
Thomas Steinemann, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and professor of ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve told BuzzFeed Life that many of the coloured contacts sold in drug stores aren't FDA approved.
“Many of these illegal lenses are cheaply made overseas from older materials and they are not FDA-approved for sale in the United States".
“There is no difference between corrective and costume lenses, they all need to be fitted to your eye by a qualified eye care professional who can write a prescription" said Steinemann.
Images via Julian Hamlin