Category Archives: Lois’ story
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
Posted in Help and find help, Lois' story, Social trauma, Strabismus
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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
Posted in Featured photos, Holidays, Lois' story, Strabismus surgery
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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
Posted in Lois' story, The way we see, Vision simulators
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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
Posted in Lois' story, Strabismus surgery, Utilities, Vision simulators
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