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Irregular Extropia

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  • 15-09-2017 12:16am
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    jaffa20
    Registered Users Posts: 4,510 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, I am shortsighted in one eye and longsighted in the other. Lucky me:rolleyes:

    I have a current prescription but i am really only using one eye at a time and the other would drift outwards. I was told that surgery could be possible but may not be succesfull as it's quite complicated with both eyes. Considering the cost, i'm not sure it's worth the risk.

    I have noticed though that when i relax both eyes and focus them on the same object etc both my eyes are alligned except i don't see very clearly. A bit like double vision. i would use this alot when making eye contact with people as at least it is less embarrassing for me when having a conversation.

    I am wondering though, could i not get a prescription for lenses for when both my eyes are focusing on the same thing rather than what i have now? Would my brain not adjust and the muscle become accustomed to using both eyes at the same time. I guess i could talk to my optician in specsavers about this. A stronger prescription would i guess be needed.

    Otherwise, would there be any other options. Eye exercises/vision therapy etc?

    Thanks for any advise


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    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    jaffa20 wrote: »
    Hi all, I am shortsighted in one eye and longsighted in the other. Lucky me:rolleyes:

    I have a current prescription but i am really only using one eye at a time and the other would drift outwards. I was told that surgery could be possible but may not be succesfull as it's quite complicated with both eyes. Considering the cost, i'm not sure it's worth the risk.

    I have noticed though that when i relax both eyes and focus them on the same object etc both my eyes are alligned except i don't see very clearly. A bit like double vision. i would use this alot when making eye contact with people as at least it is less embarrassing for me when having a conversation.

    I am wondering though, could i not get a prescription for lenses for when both my eyes are focusing on the same thing rather than what i have now? Would my brain not adjust and the muscle become accustomed to using both eyes at the same time. I guess i could talk to my optician in specsavers about this. A stronger prescription would i guess be needed.

    Otherwise, would there be any other options. Eye exercises/vision therapy etc?

    Thanks for any advise

    Your best bet would be to go to an orthoptist, a person who specialises in eye muscles. They will do a thorough assessment and see if there is anything that can help


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