Frances McIntosh
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Discontinuing V.T. Leaving SOVOTO

Hi Folks,The heading pretty much says it all.  But you have all been wonderful and deserve a lot more than that.  So here is what I have to offer:  I've realized that I'am unable to do V.T.I'm also…Continue

Started Jul 2, 2012

Get Optometrist's Report Translated?

(Apologies to those who have already seen this in  "Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum" (started by Lynda Rimke) in the Groups category.  I wasn't sure where this belonged...)Hi Folks,  I'm writing to…Continue

Started Jul 1, 2012

Panoramic Viewing
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To paraphrase an optometrist I consulted  "Panoramic viewing is the ability to perceive the images from each eye projected along the particular line of sight simultaneously without doplopia."  It…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frances McIntosh Apr 28, 2012.

 

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Pablo Manzano replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Discontinuing V.T. Leaving SOVOTO in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Francis! It's been great communiating with you! Even if you don't get anywhere with VT, your viewpoints and thoughts have been inspiring additions to this forum. Reading you I've learned new perspectives on vision as well as on…"
Jul 2, 2012
Felicity Palmer replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Discontinuing V.T. Leaving SOVOTO in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Best wishes Frances and thanks for your posts and responses to my recent discussion thread.  I wish you well on your journey as you make the choices that are right for you. "
Jul 2, 2012
Ruth Villeneuve replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Discontinuing V.T. Leaving SOVOTO in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Best to you Frances. You never know, we may see you again in the future! ~Ruth"
Jul 2, 2012
Lynda Rimke replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Discontinuing V.T. Leaving SOVOTO in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Thanks, Frances for letting us know. As one who is out of the VT loop, but open to new developments and possible VT for 3D in the future, I can certainly relate to your feelings and thought process! Well said, my friend, and all my best for a life…"
Jul 2, 2012
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Frances McIntosh replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Ophthamologist dismisses VT in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Well, I'm not sure my therapist did me any favors.   I read recently that it is more useful to start a patient off working on the stuff that is already not too hard for them.  Otherwise the frustration (and even failure) can be a real…"
Jul 2, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Get Optometrist's Report Translated? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Oh gosh. Thank you Anna for this wonderfully thoughtful and detailed response.   I wish I could respond in a way that you deserve.  I apologize that I'm not able to--for the moment at least.  In the meantime hopefully someone…"
Jul 2, 2012
Nikki Lichtner replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Get Optometrist's Report Translated? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Frances, I've struggled a lot with the "mystery" of VT and not getting all the answers I've needed. I find I really need to know the ins and outs of a system to have any faith in it. I think that it is really…"
Jul 1, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Frances McIntosh's discussion Get Optometrist's Report Translated? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Anna, Your description of what was useful to you is wonderful!  These are *exactly* the reasons I want to know about my reports.  I will probably be working with my current optometrist and therapist for a while.  But as I…"
Jul 1, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Ophthamologist dismisses VT in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"You're welcome!   Yay for the Brock string work! I'm glad things seem clearer for you now (in more ways than one!)  -F"
Jun 26, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Ophthamologist dismisses VT in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"It sounds like you have reasons for concern.  Not that you have a problem, just good reasons to be asking *yourself* some questions.  "Like: "Have I consulted the right people for the information and help I…"
Jun 26, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Pablo Manzano's discussion Do you control your eye alternation? An additional diffilculty. in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Pablo,  Thanks again for detailed well organized response! I was not able to go to V.T. this week.  (I have a chronic, debilitating illness that fluctuates unpredictably.)  So I only had a brief conversations with her on the phone…"
Jun 2, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Pablo Manzano's discussion Do you control your eye alternation? An additional diffilculty. in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Again,   Pablo, thank you for taking the time to talk to your optometrist, to take the time to organize the information so well, and to post it here.  I want to respond at greater length but will stick to the double vision issue for…"
May 31, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Pablo Manzano's discussion Do you control your eye alternation? An additional diffilculty. in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Hi Cynthia,  Does the new input create any problems for you?  -F"
May 31, 2012
Frances McIntosh replied to Pablo Manzano's discussion Do you control your eye alternation? An additional diffilculty. in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
"Cool.  You'll probably be first.  I just saw my V.T.  It'll be interesting to find out what they say. -F"
May 17, 2012

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3-D Dream

Just wanted to share this. 

When I was in my early adolescence (some 45 years or so ago) I had a dream that I now connect to the whole issue of 3-D vision.  

I had recently been evaluated for B.V  and given the facts:  I didn't use my eyes the way most people do, so I didn't have depth perception.  And that's why I had trouble doing things like catching things and going down stairs.  

I didn't think much about it then.  At least not consciously. 

My family lived…

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Posted on April 6, 2012 at 4:35pm — 1 Comment

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At 3:05pm on March 20, 2012, Lynda Rimke said…

Hi Frances,

I loved your insightful post. Welcome to the forum!

 
 
 

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