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A GRANDDAD has had his sight saved thanks to opticians and surgeons.

Robert Scott, from Paddington, woke up one morning last month with a shadow on the bottom of his right eye.

At the urging of his wife Anne, the 63-year-old made an appointment at Specsavers on Sankey Street in the town centre where he was examined by optometrist Andrea Eaton.

She said: "I spoke to Robert initially on the phone to assess the situation and invited him into the store for a thorough examination later that day.

"Although closed for routine appointments, we have remained open for those requiring immediate attention while following government advice on social distancing and hygiene.

"It was clear upon close inspection that Roberts retina had detached from its position, becoming separated from the blood supply that provides it with essential nutrients and oxygen.

"I referred him immediately to the St Pauls Eye Unit at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital."

Retired company director Robert underwent surgery to reattach the retina the next day in order to save his sight.

The dad-of-two and granddad-of-four is now recovering at home after a successful operation.

He said: "When the shadow in my vision first appeared, I went to bed and thought nothing of it.

"It was only when I mentioned it to my wife the next day that I was compelled to get it looked at.

I had no idea it could be so serious.

"Id encourage anyone else experiencing unusual symptoms to get checked out straight away.

"Thanks to Andreas quick action in-store at Specsavers and the talented surgeons that worked on me, my sight will eventually return.

"For that Im very grateful."

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Granddad has sight saved by opticians at Specsavers - Warrington Guardian

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