- Aniridia
- Interviews
Peter's interview
How did all start?
Born with aniridia
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
I have aniridia.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Nothing special has been done with me other than doctor chech ups.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Listening to affected people and testing myself.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Light.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
When young I was pressured by peers.
What things have you stopped doing?
Feeling disappointed about my condition.
What do you think about the future?
Helping, by sharing with others is good way to improve my condition.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
The years before realizing my condition would bring limitations in life.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Fly an airplane.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Living can be a challenge, learning, knowing and being self awareness are goals along the way.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
The truth.
