Category Archives: Social trauma
Ripples
By now you know that I often select as a favorite photo something that reminds me of a human eye. This one could be an abstract pupil with a deep blue iris. But that’s not the main reason I chose … Continue reading
Punished for drifting eyes
I once read a comment from an adult who said she was punished as child every time her eye drifted. Her parents thought by punishing her they would force her to learn keep her eyes fused. Those who don’t have … Continue reading
Two sides of strabismus: Social struggles and straining to see
Ask strabismus sufferers what is the hardest thing they endure, and many will say it is social trauma and low self-esteem. But others will say the vison problems are the hardest. Those with a permanently turned eye look into the … Continue reading
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Rosacea can cause vision problems
I have Rosacea. It doesn’t bother me a lot on my face, but it has been very hard on my eyes. Rosacea flares make it harder for me to keep my strabismus under control. Since April is Rosacea Awareness Month, … Continue reading
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Lazy eye? Watch your language!
“Lazy eye” is a term that some strabismus sufferers find offensive. It is often used as a synonym for amblyopia, yet technically these terms are not the same. According to the National Eye Institute, “Amblyopia is the medical term used … Continue reading
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