Category Archives: Social trauma
High school worker with strabismus
[From Luanne by way of Lois(Admin):] I have strabismus in BOTH eyes. It’s more bothersome and noticeable the older I get. I am farsighted in one eye and near sighted in the other eye. Which ever eye I’m looking out … 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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The other social issue of strabismus
Since my strabismus is intermittent and alternating, it may not be as noticeable as a permanently turned eye. But my strabismus affects my vision. Because of this, I concentrate a lot on the tasks before me. I must work harder … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirations, Lois' story, Social trauma
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Who will love me with my turned eye?
[See photo credit at end of article] If you’ve wondered what it is like to have a turned eye, read this passionate letter by a strabismus sufferer named Anthony. Anthony shared this in a strabismus group recently, and gave me … Continue reading
Posted in Help and find help, Social trauma, The way we see
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One had a squint: The cross-eyed bride
In the novel Zeno’s Conscience by Italo Svevo, the fictional Zeno wrote of meeting four sisters whom he considered as possible marriage prospects. However, one had a squint — another name for strabismus or a crossed eye. Zeno journaled how … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Just for fun, Social trauma
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