I think the patch is suppose to correct this retroactively, not just prevent it from happening in new games. A couple people have still had problems after installing the hotfix or patch, though.
Use
iZakaroN's SaveEditor to put points in Elven Sight and Ranger Sight; hit the 'Redistribute Points' button so you don't have to use your own skill points.
Alternately, use the item editor mentioned in
please help with my blind hero to give something a +15 (etc.) sight bonus.