Category Archives: Inspirations
Double vision: See a little something extra in 2007
We strabismus sufferers see lots of double images, and often find them annoying. But as I scrolled through the double exposures turned into artwork by one photographer, I found the photos to be beautiful. Is is possible there is hidden … Continue reading
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Forest Whitaker interview, possible strabismus surgery?
In an interview with Joel Siegel (ABC News), movie actor Forest Whitaker’s strabismus is quite noticeable. Whitaker received accolades recently for his role in “The Last King of Scotland” where he portrayed Idi Amin. But Starpulse News Blog reports that … Continue reading
Posted in Hall of Fame, Inspirations, Strabismus surgery
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The best gifts
Someone sent the following story to me. I thought of how those of us with strabismus often need a friend to cover our weakness. Come with me to a third grade classroom… There is a nine-year-old kid sitting at his … Continue reading
Posted in Help and find help, Holidays, Inspirations
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Forest Whitaker: movie actor with strabismus
Forest Whitaker suffers from strabismus. Yet he is currently receiving wide-spread applause for his performance as Idi Amin in “The Last King of Scotland.” Here are some quotes about Forest Whitaker: “With his jug ears, hulking physique and lazy eye, … Continue reading
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Matt Leinart and strabismus
[See photo credit at end of article] Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart led the USC Trojans to a national Championship in 2004 before signing on as an NFL Quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals earlier this year. Yet Matt Leinart has … Continue reading
Posted in Children's vision, Hall of Fame, Inspirations, Social trauma
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