READ MORE: Woman's horror as 'nine-month baby bump' turns out to be cyst the size of a footballEllie began experiencing severe headaches and neck pain after her 21st birthday.
She said: “I never get headaches, but these were terrible.”Her vision was impaired with black spots and double vision. She called her GP and was given antibiotics for a suspected ear infection.When her symptoms didn’t improve, she thought she might need glasses and booked an eye test.It was at Specsavers that Aqeel spotted the swelling of her optic nerve.
Ellie said: “I’m glad I went when I did – I’m grateful to the optician and the doctors for saving my life.“My family and I will be forever grateful to Aqeel and the Specsavers team.
If it weren’t for them, I would not be here today.”Ellie, of Salford, Lancs, added: “An MRI scan confirmed I had a benign tumour blocking the fluid flow around my brain.“I am slowly but surely recovering and will now have regular scans.
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