John Cena has revealed that a case of so-called eye mites was behind a stretch of blurry vision and worsening eye irritation. According to the report, he initially assumed the change in his eyesight was simply part of getting older, but the symptoms became harder to ignore.

Along with blurred vision, Cena said he was dealing with itchiness, redness and crust forming around the eye. Those signs pointed to more than routine aging, leading to the discovery of the tiny bugs described in the report as a parasite affecting his eyes.

The update adds a health angle to the public figure’s life as he gets closer to 50. Rather than brushing off the issue, Cena said he is taking proactive steps to protect his health and address the problem before it worsens.

His comments also highlight how persistent eye changes can sometimes signal an underlying condition instead of a normal age-related shift. In this case, the combination of blurry vision, redness and buildup turned out to have a specific cause that required attention.