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Terry's interview
How did all start?
I was diagnosed at age 12 after my vision started to change
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
It took about 6 months to diagnose
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Just eye treatments
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Cornea transplants
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Loss of vision
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
I grew up with this so I know of no changes
What things have you stopped doing?
Reading as much as I would like
What do you think about the future?
I worry I will have little vision
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Post transplant have been great years
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
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If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
I am outgoing and try a lot of things
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Hang in there and just keep pushing through