| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 191 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Aniridia, WAGR syndrome, and associated conditions -- Inspirations -- Aniridia-epidemiology and genetics -- Personal experiences of individuals with aniridia -- Glaucoma problems associated with aniridia -- Cornea and lens problems in aniridia -- Low vision and aniridia -- Psychological support -- Parents' experiences -- Parents' and families' guide -- Teachers' and school administrators' guide -- Jill Nerby and Aniridia Foundation Internatinoal -- Other support services |
| Summary |
Our hope is to enlighten and encourage those affected by aniridia and WAGR Syndrome by providing patient support and medical information. There is information to inform parents, teachers, doctors, employers, and the public about aniridia and what it is like to live with it. Several renowned doctors contribute medical chapters. Personal experiences from individuals with aniridia and parents with children with aniridia provide encouragement. Contact information for Aniridia Foundation International (AFI) is included. When a child is born without a complete iris, it is usually a symptom of a broa |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Iris (Eye) -- Diseases -- Popular works
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Genetic disorders -- Popular works
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Syndromes -- Popular works
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Aniridia
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WAGR Syndrome
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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Genetic disorders
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Iris (Eye) -- Diseases
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Syndromes
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nerby, Jill Ann
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Otis, Jessica J
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| LC no. |
2009027531 |
| ISBN |
9780199741915 |
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0199741913 |
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9780195389302 |
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0195389301 |
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