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Life-changing impact of help to sight-loss veterans revealed in story of James Crook (100) of Aultbea in Wester Ross By Hector MacKenzie Published: 09:00, 20 February 2021
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James Crook (100) with the birthday card from the Queen that he is now able to read thanks to help from the charity.
An Aultbea World War Two veteran with sight loss is regaining his love of reading once more thanks to specialist equipment and support from charity Sight Scotland Veterans.
James Crook has age-related sight loss that had impacted his ability to read independently, but he was recently able to enjoy reading his 100th birthday cards â including his card from the Queen â with use of his new âVarioâ video magnifier from Sight Scotland Veterans.