Anxiety and Strabismus

This video is a little different than normal. I am sharing a personal experience that I had with anxiety and how I was able to handle it and still have a positive experience.
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[@brenjill11]

I relate to this so much! I work in a clinic and for me it is such a stab when I’m talking to a patient (very clearly they came up to me or are the only other person in the room) and they turn to look behind them when I speak. I know this feeling exactly. My eye turn is caused by my brain not being able to fuse, not by muscular offset. I have not been eligible for surgery my whole life, but I saw my doc yesterday and he thinks I may be a candidate for a new eye correction surgery. I’m so looking forward to the moment where I can really look someone in the eye or feel confident on camera! My eye turn is a huge part of my social anxiety. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@jenniferrivers8683]

Thank you so much for sharing this story. I’ve had an eye turn my whole life and have always felt so self conscious about it. I was always so shy as a child and never wanted to look people in the eye.

[@johngarland7791]

Acknowledging the anxiety and letting it be there is a really good strategy. Thanks Melissa.

[@strabismustostereopsis7799]

Thanks John. Sometimes the anxiety just sticks around no matter what we do so letting it be there is the easiest way forward.

[@Putiferio541]

I just had surgery done about 9 days ago (previously had 1 eye done as toddler decades ago). Issues came back 2 years ago and my turn was 40 degrees (esotropia and with hypertropia). Had 3 👁️ muscles total done on 2 eyes.
Needed to see this today as trying to be patient with recovery process. Eyes are improved, but still some diplopia. Still a bit swollen as Dr said she did a lot of work.

[@strabismustostereopsis7799]

Good luck with your recovery. Waiting for those "final results" can be so difficult, especially emotionally!

[@aspidoscelis]

That poor lady... she had a chance to meet "the" Melissa Daniels and she blew it.

[@LazyyyyDuckk]

❤from India

[@gracechikwanda1985]

How many surgeries did you have?

[@jessicakoulidiati9533]

That lady was so rude! She knew you were talking to her.

[@strabismustostereopsis7799]

There are so many explanations for her behavior. I have no idea what was going on for her. She definitely seemed aloof, but she wasn't at all snobbish or mean, she seemed extremely shy and uncomfortable. Who knows what her story was.

[@Awsummm]

I have a question if the vision is very bad in one eye how can I improve the vision so they are the same?

[@strabismustostereopsis7799]

There are so many ways to do this. I think going through a vision therapy program is the most effective way. I can help you find an office at strabismussolutions.com/findvt/

[@louiseketchum855]

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