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Give as you Live – a simple way to raise money for Aniridia Network UK
Would you like to raise money for Aniridia Network UK? Do you shop online? Then why not join Give as you Live? It’s an online shopping portal run by Everyclick.com featuring many well known high street stores such as: Marks … Continue reading
Harry wins teen “Caring For Others” award
A boy with aniridia has won an award for his caring nature. Harry, 16, from the Exeter area won the “Caring For Others” category in the Teen Awards run by the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper. The awards “show that teenagers … Continue reading
Fact check on Daily Mail piece about teenager with WAGR/11p deletion syndrome
A recent Daily Mail article aroused our interest. The piece features Gemma who has WAGR, also known as 11p deletion syndrome after its genetic cause. It includes aniridia among its possible symptoms. We were glad to see a national newspaper … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, IWSA, pancreatitis, press, WAGR
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At school with aniridia
My name is Abbie-Rose and I am 14 years old which means I’m in year 9 at school. I live in Norwich and I have aniridia, nystagmus and a cataracts. I also have an auditory processing disorder (APD). My brother, … Continue reading
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Tagged auditory processing disorder APD, LVAs, school, teaching assistant, white cane
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Give as you Live – a simple way to raise money for Aniridia Network UK
Would you like to raise money for Aniridia Network UK? Do you shop online? Then why not join Give as you Live? It’s an online shopping portal run by Everyclick.com featuring many well known high street stores such as: Marks … Continue reading
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New approach to keratoplasty may be better for patients with iris implants
A study has found that Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) can be better than penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with an artificial iris. In eyes with partial or complete aniridia it helps restore clarity of corneas and may mean quicker improvement … Continue reading
Aniridia Network UK is founding member of new Aniridia Europe organisation
Aniridia Network UK are very pleased to announce the creation of Aniridia Europe, a federation of aniridia patient associations, support groups and individuals from across Europe. We have been collaborating with colleagues from across Europe for the past few years. … Continue reading
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Capsular Tension Rings and Aniridia Rings in Pediatric Cataract surgery: A Case Series
Here are some slides detailing a medical study into the success of implants for aniridia patients. Credit: The original slideshow and transcript We also recently came across a page showing the various implants made by Morcher available for people with aniridia. … Continue reading
Behold our new logo
A new logo for Aniridia Network UK has been unveiled. It features an eye and a variety of people coming together to help each other. The new Aniridia Network UK logo “It better illustrates the purpose and ethos of the … Continue reading
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