"I'm not sure, but I think my optometrist mentioned that it was quite common to find strabismic people who had difficulties when being born. Perhaps one of the professionals who post here could confirm or deny it."
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Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus
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Hi,First post to the forum, so hopefully this is the right place!I received eye surgery three times to correct the strabismus I had, the last when I was 12. I am now in my thirties, and only now…Continue
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Emanuele Ziglioli replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Hi Andrew,
I'm reading "Conscious Seeing" by Roberto Kaplan. There you'll find lots of reasons for which, according to the author, vision is affected.
See also videos on Youtube and Vimeo. It's at least mind…"
Andrew Waranowski replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"This is an interesting topic.
However, I have to wonder whether cause and effect can be established. That is, is it the strabismus which is causing depression/anxiety, or is it possible that there's some larger factor which causes both the…"
Shelli Welter replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Hi,
I have been wondering the same type of things. I found this article though google. Click on More on Google's menu bar and select Scholarly Articles...
http://www.pediatricsdigest.mobi/content/122/5/1033.short
There are many more…"
Paul Davies replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Thanks Pablo. Interesting reading. I think I have a lot to learn!"
Pablo Manzano replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Optometrists have been studying the behavioural angle of strabismus for some decades now (apparently ophtalmologists wouldn't touch it), but it is a relatively new field, and the psychological side effects would perhaps be more related to…"
Paul Davies replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Hi Pablo,
Thanks for your reply. I have not read Sue Barry's book yet, but it sounds like it might be worth a read. I shall look into how using both eyes can improve concentration, as I'm fairly sure I tend to use only one. Is there…"
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Pablo Manzano replied to Paul Davies's discussion Neuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus"Hello.
As I posted before, I'm convinced that strabismus (especially if there's alternation) affects the way we think and the way we feel. I used to get seasick too easily when I was a child and we traveled by car.
I started having anxiety…"
Paul Davies posted a discussionNeuro and visual differences resulting from childhood strabismus
Hi,First post to the forum, so hopefully this is the right place!I received eye surgery three times to correct the strabismus I had, the last when I was 12. I am now in my thirties, and only now reading about the potential consequences which is fascinating and possibly explains how I've reacted to things during my life.I recently had a stress/anxiety-related episode at work, during which I saw a consultant who discussed the issues I'd had, and the possible link with childhood strabismus. I have…See More
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