John Corbett, who lives in Worlingham near Beccles and turns 80 in January, said he first realised something was seriously wrong on August 9 when he woke up unable to see properly through his left eye.

"I woke up and realised I couldn't see out of one eye; it was all cloudy," he said.

At first, Mr Corbett hoped the problem might resolve itself, but after several days with no improvement, he sought help.

Specsavers in Beccles, where concerns over Mr Corbett's eyesight prompted further urgent referrals (Image: Google Maps)

He attended Specsavers in Beccles before being directed to James Paget University Hospital and eventually referred to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (N&N), where he was told he required an MRI scan.

However, according to correspondence seen by this newspaper, the scan did not take place until September 9, almost a month later.

Mr Corbett said afterwards he spent weeks trying to chase follow-up appointments and information to see what was wrong - all while living partially........

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