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Aniridia and WAGR syndrome : a guide for patients and families / edited by Jill Ann Nerby and Jessica J. Otis.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Iris (Eye)--Diseases--Popular works.
- Iris (Eye).
- Genetic disorders--Popular works.
- Genetic disorders.
- Syndromes--Popular works.
- Syndromes.
- Aniridia.
- WAGR Syndrome.
- Iris (Eye)--Diseases.
- Medical Subjects:
- Aniridia.
- WAGR Syndrome.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Popular works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xv, 191 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
- System Details:
- data file
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Aniridia and WAGR syndrome.
- ISBN:
- 9780199741915
- 0199741913
- 9780195389302
- 0195389301
- OCLC:
- 593240219
- Publisher Number:
- 9786612500954
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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