Category Archives: Lois’ story

This category chronicles my own strabismus story as I share bits about it here.

Strabismus in the shadows

Most of my life I’ve tried to avoid letting others see me with my eyes drifted, though I’ve often not been successful. It’s never been a major issue for me, as my biggest concern has been the vision disturbances caused … Continue reading

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Life is more level after strabismus torsion surgery!

Life is more level now! I had my second strabismus surgery on January 4, one week ago today. The surgery was done on the left eye only, to correct a torsion related to the first surgery in May of 2005. … Continue reading

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Strabismus surgery: beautiful event for Christmas

My second strabismus surgery is scheduled for Thursday December 7 (See update below.) I was a little surprised when a friend prayed for me a couple days ago “that the Angel of the Lord guides the surgeon’s hand and mind … Continue reading

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Springy strabismus eyes with xray of pegs and ties

My torsion strabismus surgery is 5 days away. I thought I’d try to capture here some of the things I see now, because I am hoping I will have better images soon! Rather than attempt to make another simulator of … Continue reading

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Graphics help Ophthalmologist recognize torsion

It is difficult to comprehend what another person sees. I tried to verbally explain to my doctors that one eye was rotated or twisted, but now I’ve found a way to show them. One of the first things I noticed, … Continue reading

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