…you know yourself best. You don't want to leave not understanding or misunderstanding...don't be afraid to speak up.

April 09, 2025 | 17m 54s

This storyteller shares their experince addressing their vision as a child with poor eye sight to a young teen with lattice degeneration

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):-xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Eyes and Vision

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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