Patient thanks optometrist for discovering eye condition

A patient has paid tribute to an optometrist who found optic nerve swelling during an eye examination.

Ellie Harrison, 19, visited her local Specsavers in Skipton for the eye examination and was referred to hospital after the swelling was discovered.

Optometrist Pam Whiteley said: ‘Ellie and her family were amazed at what can be found out about your general health from what can be thought of as just a simple eye test. They were really grateful to have access to examinations on the high street and have since been spreading the word to encourage more people to attend regularly.’