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Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of
Patients battling against failing eyesight have been given a boost by the introduction of disease-detecting equipment a year ahead of schedule. Glaucoma appeal chiefs last night unveiled the £ 30, 000 Octopus 2000 machine at Middlesbroughs North Riding Infirmary. picture shows Appeal chairman Gordon Maclure, second left, receiving a £ 5000 cheque from mr Wilf Jowett, TGWU convenor at ICI Wilton. Also pictured are, left to right, Peter Warner (on machine), Derek Sheppard and Dr Jim McAvoy, three members of ICI Health Care Fund and (front) the infirmarys acting head orthoptist Gillian Walker with the new Octopus 2000. 29th January 1986
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Teesside Archive
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Middlesbrough
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Cheque Fundraising Health Hospital Machine Medical Middlesbrough North Riding Infirmary Technology Treatment
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In this heartwarming print from 1986, we witness a significant breakthrough in the battle against failing eyesight. Patients suffering from glaucoma have received an unexpected boost with the early introduction of disease-detecting equipment. The Octopus 2000 machine, worth £30,000, was unveiled by Glaucoma appeal chiefs at Middlesbrough's North Riding Infirmary. The image captures a pivotal moment as Gordon Maclure, chairman of the appeal, gratefully accepts a generous £5,000 cheque from Mr. Wilf Jowett, TGWU convenor at ICI Wilton. This contribution will undoubtedly aid in providing better care and treatment for those affected by this debilitating condition. Surrounded by supporters and advocates for improved healthcare are Peter Warner diligently operating the groundbreaking machine alongside Derek Sheppard and Dr. Jim McAvoy – three members of ICI Health Care Fund who played instrumental roles in making this advancement possible. At the forefront is Gillian Walker, acting head orthoptist at the infirmary; her dedication to patient well-being shines through as she proudly showcases the new Octopus 2000 device that promises to revolutionize eye health diagnostics. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder of how technology can transform lives and offers hope to countless individuals battling against failing eyesight during an era where medical advancements were celebrated milestones.
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