Deaf fiancée says no to ear implants

Published on Saturday 30 May 2009 11:18

THE deaf fiancée of an Edinburgh man who had revolutionary hearing treatment has refused a similar procedure.

The Evening News revealed last year how 30-year-old Mark Ramsay had cochlear implants, allowing him to hear for the first time in his life.

He revealed at the time his fiance Charlotte Redden was also due to have them this summer, meaning they could verbally exchange their wedding vows when they tie the knot in April next year.

But Mr Ramsay, from Gorgie, said she had now decided against the treatment, which has transformed his life.

He said: "She decided going against the cochlear implants, she is too scared.

"But I always help her and act as an interpreter for her if someone speaks to her."

He added that while his own hearing was fine, he was still becoming accustomed to listening to the English language.

He said: "I pretty much understand everybody now and I can hear a few words behind my back without lip reading."