Father inspired to help others after life-changing op - video

By kforrester katy forrester

THE world is a "much brighter place" for this Grimsby family – who can finally see each other clearly after having life-changing surgery.

Dean Wilding, 40, of Warwick Avenue, and his two sons Jacob, 11, and Reuben, seven, all suffered from congenital cataracts – which left Dean unable to see his three children – including his three-year-old daughter Alice – properly for more than 30 years.

However, all three have had surgery to improve their vision, and now the family has been hard at work ensuring that others will be able to enjoy the same benefits.

Dean, his wife Rachel, sons Reuben, Jacob and daughter Alice have been fundraising to help others.

Together they have raised £2,000 to help pay for laser eye equipment for children, at Sheffield's Children's Hospital – after Reuben and Jacob were forced to travel as far as Manchester and London for their surgery.

To find out more about their inspiring story, pick up today's Grimsby Telegraph.