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About Aniridia Network

A charity support group for people with the genetic visual impairment aniridia and their families in the UK and Ireland. Our vision is that people with/associated with aniridia are hopeful, confident, supported and well informed regarding aniridia. Founded in 2000. First registered as a charity in 2011 and fully in 2018.

Meet-ups in Blackpool and London in October

Whether you’re an aniridia patient, caregiver, researcher, educator or doctor, join us to talk about it in Blackpool and London. Continue reading →

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Karsu’s story – The beginning of our aniridia journey

When your child has a rare condition, knowing that you are not alone makes a real difference. Seeing that another mother or father once asked the same questions you are asking today reminds you that your child’s future is about much more than medical reports and test results. Continue reading →

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Annual Report 2025-2026

Read details of what our officials, members and supporters did as well our finances between April 2025 and March 2026 in the latest Aniridia Network Annual Report Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting 2026

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Aniridia Network, a charitable incorporated organisation, will be held online on 28/11/2026. Continue reading →

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Research Preview: What is the impact on family members of aniridia diagnosis in a child?

During our online meetup earlier this year to mark Aniridia Day and Father’s Day, we were given a preview of an important new research project. Harriet, an MSc Genetic Counselling student from Cardiff University, is preparing to conduct a study … Continue reading →

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Grace wins Child of Sussex award

Congratulations to Grace, who has WAGR and won the local Child of Sussex awards in June. She was nominated by her school, and then got through to the final 50 nominees. She won her category of Children’s Champion being recognised … Continue reading →

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Empathising with my son – Raising a child with anirida when you have it too

At our recent online meetup to mark Aniridia Day and Father’s Day, we heard from Simon, 43, who has aniridia and is bringing up a child with the same condition. In his talk he shared what it’s like to navigate … Continue reading →

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Looking Back on Aniridia – 30 Years of Learning

This year’s Aniridia Day on 21 June coincided with Father’s Day. So we held a special online meet up to explore parenting topics, with 3 short talks and an open discussion. One of the talks was by Mark, 62, who … Continue reading →

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Glass half empty? We can’t see the glass anyway!

By Robert, who has aniridia You have probably been asked this question before: Are you a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty person?  Well, let me rephrase that for our community. Are you a person living in a society that isn’t built … Continue reading →

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Parenting and aniridia: Online meet up

Join us for an evening to mark Aniridia Day and explore parenting topics with 3 short talks and an open discussion for everyone.
Learning your child has aniridia brings a range of thoughts and emotions. The effects on parents are not talked about enough, especially regarding men. We’ll explore these topics. Continue reading →

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