Ross Taylor to see specialist about recurring eye problem

Ross Taylor to see specialist about recurring eye problem

Ross Taylor, New Zealand batsman, has been suffering recurring problems with his eye and will see an eye specialist before the second Test against Pakistan.

Mike Hesson, New Zealand coach, confirmed that Taylor will see an eye specialist to treat the recurring eye problem. Taylor had earlier suffered from pterygium - also known as surfer's eye, for which he was prescribed eye drops.

However, the issues related to his eye have cropped up again. The issue could also be one of the prime reasons for Taylor's lack of runs in recent times. The 32-year-old has an average of 45.95 but has averaged just over 10 in his last 10 innings. He scored 11 in his only knock against Pakistan, as Henry Nicholls was sent to bat ahead of him in the second innings.

Hesson said Taylor had his eyes checked before the start of the match and "it certainly showed he needed to see a specialist. It just appears the eyesight has deteriorated. Ross was keen to get it seen to."

No decision will be made on whether Taylor will play in the second Test starting in Hamilton on Friday until the results of the tests are known.

Hesson said Taylor had a check-up six months ago and there were no issues then, but not there has been some growth.

"There's a growth that's come across a little bit. It's been fine for a long time but it's part and parcel for any human being. You do different tests, you want to make sure things are all in order," he said.