Meet the half-blind Tattoo Artist

Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

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Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 – 1:03 PM

Born with Coats disease, Mohamed Tirana grew up blind in one eye.

However, this did not stop the 28-year-old from pursuing a career as a tattoo artist and opening his own parlour, BubbleHead Tattoo.

How did he win over customers who might have initially doubted his ability to do a good job? Did he feel disadvantaged as a result of his eye disorder?

Watch the video and find out more.

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Meet the half-blind Tattoo Artist

Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 – 1:03 PM

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Meet the half-blind Tattoo Artist

Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

Born with a rare eye disorder, Mohamed Tirana shares whether it's challenging for him to win customers' trust.

Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 – 1:03 PM

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