Category Archives: Strabismus surgery
Strabismus surgery in older adults: for better or for worse?
As I aged, my strabismus took its toll. The time I was able to focus to read or do close-up work became shorter and shorter. My major goal for surgery was to at least partly restore my ability to read … Continue reading
Blogging the roller coaster of eye muscle surgery, insurance, and waiting
I recently received this note from a woman who is blogging her way through eye muscle surgery: I found your website because I am an adult living with a crossed-eye. I recently started a blog to share and document the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Help and find help, Strabismus surgery
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Mom of 2 sons with exotropia recommends strabismus surgery
–written for Eyes Apart by Caroline Clarke Photos in this story are property of Caroline Clarke. Click on a photo to be taken to Caroline’s flickr page for rights and permissions. I have 2 sons and they both have extropia. … Continue reading
Posted in Children's vision, Strabismus surgery
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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
Posted in Lois' story, Strabismus surgery
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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
Posted in Hall of Fame, Inspirations, Strabismus surgery
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