Am I going to have sight this time next year?
1 hour ago Share Save Jenny Rees Wales health correspondent Share Save
BBC Kristian Shearan was born with a rare, genetic eye condition and said delays to his care have caused additional worry for his future
Specialist eye care in Wales has made huge leaps over the last two decades, yet the resources have not kept up, specialists claim. A new report by a committee of politicians said more than 80,000 patients at greatest risk of permanent sight loss are waiting too long for sight-saving treatment. Kristian Shearan said he waited years for treatment that could help stall the progression of his sight loss, because of staffing and funding issues. "It can be quite stressful worrying how am I going to be this time next year? Am I going to have sight?" he said. The Welsh government said it welcomed the report, is considering the recommendations and "will respond formally in due c
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