I stopped posting on this blog at the end of 2007. It's hard for me to remember all the events in order that delayed my surgery and put all of this on the back burner...again. I'll try to reconstruct that at some point soon.
I plan to start posting again, to renew my interest in pursuing the surgery. So if you've been checking, or recently found me through a forum, please start checking back for regular updates.
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Hi. I'm 35 and have a lazy eye (inward). It's not that horrible, and most people don't notice it, but I do... especially in photos and it makes me insecure and not wanting to look people in the eye. I am getting surgery a week from tomorrow. What are you afraid of? I'll let you know how mine goes. I really have not been afraid. I have heard horror stories, but those are usually the most vocal. The thousands upon thousands of people who get it done with no problems probably don't write on the blogs as frequently. Just curious to know what your thoughts are... and if anything... should I be more afraid? It's not something I went into lightly, but I feel that the benefits I will experience for the rest of my life outweigh the negatives.
Hi Anonymous,
My fears were wrapped up in all kinds of things beyond the surgery itself. I don't think you have more reason to worry, and I'm less afraid of it then I was before, but now my insurance in unsteady.
I would love to hear how things go for you! Please stop by after the surgery and let me know.
Blessings and good luck!
Hi there.
Thank you so much for writing me back. I was just thinking about you... my surgery is tomorrow. I have to be there at 9:15am. I am a little nervous and really hoping that it goes really well. I'll let you know as soon as I know how it went... I think it might take a couple of days before I will be able to tell because I will probably be bandaged up.
I also took some before photos and will take some after photos, too. I can share them if you would like?
Oh, and I also wanted to let you know... in case you ever have a choice of picking your insurance provider. I have independent health and it covers my surgery.
Let me know if you have any questions or anything.
Thanks for your support and nice words!
-Amy
I am a 33 year old woman and have read all your blog posts with absolute interest, they have really touched me.
I too have thought about going for surgery for many years but have never really had the guts to follow through ... What if my vision is worse off than before? what if I go blind? what if I have double vision post-surgery that never goes away? .... what if ... what if ...what if ...
The truth is that I am tired of looking in the mirror. I am tired of how I look in photographs. I cringe when I see a reflection of myself. Most people say that I am beautiful but unfortunately I don't share their view; all I see in the mirror is an eye that looks so far out to the left it's scary and quite distressing both for me and the person I am looking at. How can anyone possibly see any beauty in this face? Do I sound too vain?? I hope not because surely the anxiety and disgust I feel mitigate any possibilities of me doing this simply for vanity's sake??
That said, I have reached the point where I am strongly considering surgery. I have reached the point where the regret at not doing the surgery would far outweigh any possible downfalls.
My insurance also does not cover the treatment, so I will have to fund the surgery myself. I tell myself that it's possibly the best investment I could make. The only person I have discussed this with is my mom - my pillar of strength. So it's actually wonderful coming across this blog. I've very recently got married and don't have the confidence to talk to my husband about it yet. Sometimes I ask myself how he could love me with this terrible condition I have. It surprises me that I even got a wedding proposal. I don't want to feel this way anymore... So please let me know if you have re-considered the surgery, and if you have decided to become a "strabismus warrior" once more? I have decided that I am booking my appointment when the opthalmologist's rooms re-open early next year. I will let you know how it goes... Hopefully I am a worthy candidate but either way I will keep you posted. You have been a source of immense inspiration and I would really like to read more about your journey and where you are with your treatment.
To all of you who still stop by to read, or who are new, yes, I am still considering the surgery, and I wish I would just get off the fence already. I'm a single mom on top of everything else, and my needs often get pushed to the back burner. I hope to resume this blog very soon.
To Anonymous, Kim, and Blue-eyed girl,
How goes it? Anonymous, how was the surgery? Have you been satisfied with your results? What was your experience with the whole process? Kim, have you met with your ophtalmologist yet? Are you still considering surgery?
Blue-eyed girl, hang in there. sometimes life gets in the way of plans, perhaps they are merely delayed, or even changed. Keep us posted on your journey!
As for myself, I am a 32-year old woman with intermittent, alternating exotropia, and am quite annoyed with this condition. I had seen a specialist about 5 years ago to see about surgery, and he recommended I not go through with it, that the risk of improper alignment outweighs the minor corrective gain I might have. Feels to me that it is very noticeable, and would I ever love to fix this condition... love to hear about the experiences, both positive and negative, of others, as it makes me feel less alone in this!
Cheers
Hi, I just found your great blog. I also have a blog about strabismus, however, I have over 30 years of double vision and compensatory postures which have wreaked havoc on many other body parts. I've almost completed 11 months of intensive medical treatment for my eye, including a strabismus correction and eyelid revision,months of PT as well as a rotator cuff repair . . . all from strabismus. My blog is www.tornadoesandredshoes.com. I hope you'll visit. My strabismus correction was quite successful.
Good luck with your insurance company and getting your strabismus correction checked off your list.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
It's been over a year - hope you're doing okay. Reading these entries has been rather inspiring for me. I, too, am considering surgery. Best of luck!
You are an inspiration to a lot of people reading your blog. Good luck on your surgery!
Hello there I'm a 21 year old guy have has lazy eye all my life and it really does make me feel ugly... I would really like too find a insurance that covers me :(
Great post! Been reading a lot about this eye condition. Thanks for the info here!
What's been happening? Have you found a good vision therapist?
Hi, any update to your story? :)
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