Optometrist identifies haemorrhages after niece misdiagnosed with Covid-19

A 23-year-old woman who was misdiagnosed with Covid-19 by doctors has thanked Kings Hill Opticians in Kent for identifying the cause of her symptoms.

Amandeep Bains experienced rashes and joint pain in January, which doctors initially told her was caused by eczema and arthritis.

Her symptoms then became more severe with headaches, dizziness and short blackouts, which lead to doctors to amend the diagnosis to Covid-19.

Bains decided to contact her uncle Satvinder Shoker, principal optometrist at Kings Hill Opticians, who told her to attend the practice the following day for tests.

He found haemorrhages in the blood vessels behind both of his niece’s eyes and her optic nerves were swollen.