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Comment on How Strabismus Changed Our Lives by Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:19:13 +0000

I wanted to share my strabismus story for adults who are considering it. First, it is never too late, but earlier the better. I developed esotropia in my righ eye at age 2 after a high fever. I had strabismus surgery in France at age 11 in 1956. We came to the U.S. and we had no money to do eye exercises as was recommended. Gradually, my right eye started drifting outward over the years. I am now 62 years old and I had extreme exotropia in my right eye and a lazy eye since I was two. I had the procedure 6 weeks ago under general anesthesia. Only my right eye was operated upon with fixed sutures. I had no pain whatsoever and no nausea. My right eye was out about 45 degrees, and now it was measured as about 5 degrees. The doctor says cosmetically, my eyes look straignt, but since I have suppressed the use of my right eye for 60 years, I see double if I force myself to use both eyes, so I do not try. I am sure I had all the social problems with this conditions as most of us who have lived with this condition. For practically the first time in my life, I can look people in the eye and they look back. Before, I could not even look at myself in the mirror, so how could I expect others to look at me in the eye? This is a great psychological feeling. I would be glad to answer any questions anyone has.

Comment on Is Strabismus Permanent? by cna training

cna training — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:30:30 +0000

Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

Comment on How Strabismus Changed Our Lives by Cherryl

Cherryl — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:29:55 +0000

My baby was diagnosed with alternating esotropia when she was 9 months old. She wore glasses for a period of time and patching for 30 minutes. She did not respond well with these and so she underwent surgery just this Feb 2010. Three weeks after her surgery, her eyes started to go in again. She has to wear bifocal glasses as she crosses her eyes when seeing near things but look straight when looking from afar. I hope she’ll respond well with the use of bifocals…

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Dini

Dini — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:22:15 +0000

Hi,

I’m 42 and just had strabismus surgery on Friday. I have a phobia of hospitals but my experience was awesome. My surgeon was, Dr. Edsel Ing, who is regarded as one of the best in the country. I had some swelling for about a week but very little pain, mostly discomfort for a couple of days. I was given 2 kinds of eye drops and I used frozen washcloths to reduce the swelling for about 5 days. I’m so happy with the results! During the 1st 2 days, I had a few pinkish tear drops but no bruising. Over the first 4 days, occasionally, I felt like there was an eyelash in my eye and I had waves of a motion-sickness like feeling with some blurriness. It’s now been a week and the nausea is gone. I think I’ll probably need a new eyeglass prescription but, other than that, I feel great! Be brave. It’s worth it!

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by annette

annette — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:01:03 +0000

I have superior oblique overaction. the 1st bout of surgery on both eyes was sucessful for a couple of months then my eyes turned outwards and experienced double vision.
I got this done aged 26 in 2007.

Last week I got it done again and I have to say I am noticing results. healing process is a bit slow compared to the last time , however I hope it will not go back the way it did the last time.

I am still experiencing headaches , dizziness and heavy eyes, but heres hoping , as I was very nervous recently about getting it done.

I do wonder if it would have been beneficial getting it corrected when I was a youngster , it would have saved me alot of sleepless nights and smart comments from insecure people. Please if anyone has any advise or wants to make a few wee pointers , please feel free. xx

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Mensah,

Mensah, — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:24:53 +0000

I am 22 with strabismus. I do not know whether Ghanaian doctors have little knowledge about I have been trying to have the surgery ever since I realized the default, aged 13. The doctors only prescribe not the surgery. I have stopped using any prescription to prevent complications. Now I am facing the worst in my life. I am at the university who would like to be a student leader, but my own friends tell me I should not waste my time and I know why. I need help to be like my other friends other wise I would spend the rest of my life after school at the office with no public.

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Chris

Chris — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:19:12 +0000

Thank you for posting this. My daughter (age 3) has been seeing an opthamologist for a year now b/c we noticed one eye drifting out when she wasn’t focusing on anything. Today he told us that it is getting worse and we have a consult with a surgeon early next month. I am nervous, of course, but it is helpful to read about people’s actual experiences with the surgery.

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Ty

Ty — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:04:18 +0000

My son who was just turning 3 at the time had intermittent strabismus. He wore the patch covering his strong eye for about a year (on and off). The patching help develop almost equal intermittency with both eyes instead of just one eye. Apparently this is the “ideal” circumstance before surgery for better outcome since both eyes are operated.

The outcome: The surgery has helped but not 100% as surgery helps with the muscle correction but not the brain connectivity. I would recommend eye exercises within the first week to train the eyes. 1 year later, his intermittency is not as apparent as before surgery. especially indoors, but still an underlying problem especially when looking in the distance. While Outdoors – light sensitivity – still an issue.

Hope this helps. We are still working on patching his eyes and will be seeing another child opthamologist.

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Frank

Frank — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:59:30 +0000

Had the surgery done two days before Thanksgiving and I am very pleased with the results. I am still adjusting and healing from the surgery but I am confident that I made the right choice. My alignment is great but it will probably take another week for me to heal completely. My eyes feel a little strange due to the stitches and my eyes get blurry from my semi watery eyes. I have also been putting prescription eye drops to help keep my eyes clean. I am very glad I went through with this procedure. Dr. Bishop was very friendly and his staff was excellent! http://www.bishopeyes.com

Comment on Strabismus Surgery – Is It Safe? by Heather Fitzpatrick

Heather Fitzpatrick — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:40:49 +0000

I had surgery 12 days ago in NYC. It was a great success and for the first time in 43 years I have straight eyes. I have a blog if you are interested let me know and I will send you the address.