Blind Man Can Drive Again
This article from BBC News has made my day!
A Wiltshire man who was registered as blind for five years is back driving a car after a pioneering breakthrough.
Nigel Cook from Steeple Aston had been suffering from a condition which obscured his central field of vision with a dark fog.
After an operation placing new lenses in his eyes, Mr Cook has had his vision and driving licence restored.
The symptoms first appeared in Mr Cook’s right eye 11 years ago, but he was still able to work as a policeman although he had to take a desk job.
But when his left eye deteriorated his life changed dramatically and he was forced to retire.
It was a chance internet discovery that led to his treatment. Intraocular plastic lenses act like binoculars which allow him to see through the dark fog.
Mr Cook says: “Driving again is the icing on the cake – to drive my wife about and to pick up the kids is a big difference.”
Same Difference 