Name
Pam Newton
Born
02/04/1951
Home
Irving, Texas
Diagnosis
Stargardt disease
Eyes Affected
Both
Age at Diagnosis
30
Acuity
20/200
Treatment
Currently using ECHO drops, and they definitely have helped.
Prognosis
Not certain. Have been fairly stable for 5 years
Family History
None that I am aware of.
Impact On Your Life
Certainly very frustrating, but has not limited me professionally.
Positive Effects
Much more intuitive, humble and spiritual.
Adaptations
My humor helps me immensely. I also use multiple visual aids that help.
Employment
Full -time employment as director of a non-profit.
More About Me
I have developed a business out of my need to magnify images. I found some magnifying glasses on strings and began beading them. I now have a little business called Blind Bling. I haven't really launched the business yet. I want to donate a portion of proceeds to MD support.org
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