There are fears that the cricket career of 27-year-old England wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter could be over.
Kieswetter broke his nose and damaged his eye socket and cheekbone when a ball went through the grille of his helmet in a English county match in July.
He underwent facial surgery and returned to action in September, but has since complained of impaired vision and will travel to Belgium this week for further assessment from a specialist.
His county Somerset expect him to miss at least the 2015 season and director of cricket Matthew Maynard fears the injury could even lead to a premature end to his career.
Kieswetter's comeback appeared to be on track after he returned for Somerset late in the season before heading to South Africa to play domestic T20 cricket for the Warriors.
But it was during his time in South Africa that Kieswetter realised his vision was still effected.
Kieswetter has played 46 one-day internationals and 25 T20s for England, including a match-winning 63 in their World T20 final triumph over Australia in 2010.
