Category Archives: Hall of Fame
Lazy eye muscles? Revisit a challenge from JFK. Take the dare!
It is said that John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, seemed to have lazy eye muscles, which would sometimes cause one to deviate. Kennedy’s picture at the right certainly bears that out. Yet, he was able … Continue reading
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Famous people with strabismus: Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame is a new category at Eyes Apart. I’ve already featured several famous people with strabismus on the site. I’m adding them to this category, and I plan to add more from time to time. The photo on … Continue reading
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A lesson from Monet: His vision developed his art
Monet’s vision reached a lot deeper than his eyes could see. Professor Michael Marmor, an Ophthalmologist who led a team of researchers at Stanford University, has been quoted in Times Online as saying that the beloved artist Monet “derided the … Continue reading
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
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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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