Oldham mum's eye test reveals brain blood clot
Amber Owens, 32, from Royton, Oldham, suffered months of migraines before an optician discovered swollen optic nerves indicating a brain blood clot. Optometrist Tahira Rahman at Specsavers Royton identified the swelling as 'textbook' case of serious brain issue. Amber was diagnosed with blood clot and underwent six weeks of treatment at Salford Royal Hospital, including brain surgeries and procedures. She now has a permanent shunt in her brain and has lost senses of taste and smell. The former child carer can no longer work due to her health problems.