'I could see the actual treble, made it worse' says Gary Anderson on trip to Specsavers before Bunting win

Gary Anderson has revealed that a trip to Specsavers to fix a blurry vision problem potentially cost him victory in the World Darts Championship final on Monday night.

The Flying Scotsman lost 7-5 to Michael Smith in a thrilling contest at Alexandra Palace, but the 51-year-old believes that his vision issues may have cost him the title.

“I’ve been having problems with my vision for a few weeks now,” Anderson said. “The treble 20 was blurry, and I was struggling to see the doubles. I went to Specsavers on Monday morning, and they fixed the problem. But it was too late by then.”

Anderson went on to say that the vision problems made it difficult for him to concentrate on the game.

“I couldn’t see the darts properly,” he said. “I was having to guess where they were going. It made it very difficult to play to my best.”

Despite the vision problems, Anderson still managed to push Smith all the way in the final. He hit 10 180s and averaged 99.68, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the world number one.

“I’m disappointed to lose, but I gave it my all,” Anderson said. “I just couldn’t quite see the darts properly. If I had, I think I could have won." Michael Smith was crowned world champion for the first time on Monday night after defeating Gary Anderson 7-5 in a thrilling final at Alexandra Palace.

Smith, who had never previously reached a major televised final, produced a superb performance to overcome the two-time world champion Anderson and claim the biggest prize in darts.

The victory was all the more impressive given that Smith was playing with a shoulder injury. He had to have treatment on his shoulder during the match, but he battled through the pain to secure the victory.

Smith’s victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has been one of the most consistent players on the circuit for several years, and he has finally been rewarded with the world title.

Anderson was gracious in defeat, and he praised Smith for his performance.

“Michael was the better player tonight,” Anderson said. “He deserved to win. He played great darts, and he never gave up. I’m disappointed to lose, but I’m proud of what I’ve achieved in this tournament.”

Smith’s victory is a major moment in his career, and it is also a significant moment for darts. Smith is the first player from outside the United Kingdom to win the world title since Raymond van Barneveld in 2007.

Smith’s victory is a sign that darts is becoming a truly global sport. The best players in the world now come from all over the globe, and the sport is growing in popularity all the time.