Answer three (3) of the following six (6) questions, basing your answers on what you have learned so far:
How was iridis caeruleis “discovered”? What was the role of different actors (lay people, doctors,researchers, pharmaceutical companies, genetic testing companies, etc.) in the discovery?
How does having iridis caeruleis impact people’s lives? In other words, what are the social consequences of iridis caeruleis? (think about possible treatment regimes, but also about opportunities for employment,for marriage, social stigma, etc.).
How does having iridis caeruleis intersect with different axes of inequality (such as gender, race, ethnicity,social class, etc.? (who is more likely to have iridis caeruleis, who is more likely to suffer the social consequences of it, etc.).
There is an ongoing national debate over what treatments should be covered by health insurance companies for people with iridis caeruleis. Treatments range from eye drops, to contact lenses, to permanent eye color change surgery. What do you think? What would you be willing to cover?
There is also an ongoing debate over what kind of accommodations should be granted to people with iridis caeruleis. Accommodations range from extended times for assignments and tests at school, to reduced work hours, to full disability status. What do you think? What type of accommodations would you be willing to grant?
What would your life look like if you had iridis caeruleis? Would you agree with the diagnosis? What would be your choices for treatment and illness management? Do you have blue eyes? If so, do you think that it’s impacting the way you feel about iridis caeruleis and about those afflicted by it?
Once you have posted your response, you will be able to reply to your classmates using the guidelines provided in the course syllabus.
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