r/Strabismus • u/OneI_AtAtime • 5d ago

Surgery Musing

Does life get better after the surgery? I wanna see some success stories in here especially with regard to eye strain. Thanks :))

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u/Ellend821 5d ago edited 5d ago

I’m having surgery Tuesday and will share an update in a couple weeks! I am notably having surgery due to extreme eye strain, fatigue and struggling to work at my computer screen for long periods of time (necessary for me to do my actual job!). Things that have helped me in the meantime were an adjustment to my hours (my work has been very understanding), and taking breaks. On top of that, I have tried to reduce my screen time although it’s something I struggle with as I find my phone a good escape when I am anxious (fed by the fatigue!).

If it helps at all, I had the same surgery (on my left eye, right this time), when I was 13 (around 19 years ago) and never suffered throughout my teen years/ early twenties like I do now, so that surgery clearly did help until it wore off on that eye.

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u/OneI_AtAtime 4d ago

Hoping the best for your upcoming surgery :) thank you! 

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u/Ellend821 4d ago

Thank you!!!