Hello -
Any surgery is always a personal choice, In my case, the risks
involved are damaging the surgery results I've already received.
Don't get me wrong, I've already had surgery, another attempt would
not be a good choice for me. The first surgery gave very good
results, especially for my left eye. My right eye was in worse
condition and the surgery gave some results but not quite as well as
the other eye. The surgery risks also depends on any other
conditions that the Duanes Syndrome may be combined with. I have no
vision inpairments, thank god. If I attempt another surgery, my
doctor said I may need glasses or contacts to help my brain adjust
to the realignment viewing. Duane's Syndrome has so many associated
conditions that each individual case will harbor different results.
My case doesn't allow me to feel as though I will benefit from the
surgery, I am all for the surgery, my first attempt was great. I
wish everyone the best of luck and hope the results are outstanding.
Best Regards,
Patricia --- In duanes@yahoogroups.com, Monica Ross <mmross@o...>
wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am a 41 year old woman. I am currently scheduled to have my
surgery in 2 weeks. I am curious about what the big risks are that
you are concerned about. According to my doctor, the worst that
will happen is I have to do it again because it has been over/under
corrected. Maybe you know something I don't and I want to make sure
I am aware of all the risks.
>
> thanks,
> Monica
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: plawrence1967
> To: duanes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:07 PM
> Subject: [duane's] Re: Debating
>
>
> Hello Ashley -
> My name is Patricia, I too have Duane's Syndrome; mine is
> bilateral. I had surgery when I was 4 and yes, it helped quite
a
> bit. I'm 37 and have considered surgery for many years but
after
> all the research and risks involved, I've decided to just be
glad I
> have my sight. Unfortuneately, our condition is best treated at
an
> early age, as we become adults, our attempts to correct it with
> surgery carry far too much risk with little to no promising
results.
> My surgery was performed at the Balscom Palmer Eye Institute in
> Miami and still, my doctor does not recommend any surgery.
Believe
> me, I've had second and third opinions - it is really rough
growing
> up with this disorder, I was made aware of being different at an
> early age in school, children can be so cruel. I am now married
to
> man who loves me how I am and the thought of risking my eyesight
is
> just not worth it. Do reconsider and check all options. As we
> become older, it really becomes easier to live with. Best
Wishes in
> your decision. Regards, Patricia
> --- In duanes@yahoogroups.com, "ashley_archiopoli"
> <ashley_archiopoli@y...> wrote:
> > Hi, My name is Ashley and I'm 18 years old. I have duane's
type 1
> in
> > my left eye. I had surgery when I was 5 years old and with it
my
> > condition improved quite a bit. Yet growing up I had no idea I
was
> > different I had no idea I was different, thus I never learned
to
> turn
> > my head. It was not until two years ago that I began to
realize
> that
> > I was different and learned several tricks to conceal my
> impairment.
> > People I meet now have no idea, yet I am still not satisfied.
I
> can
> > tell, especially when I'm tired or sick that my left eye will
go
> off,
> > and this really bothers me. I consulted a doctor last year
about
> > getting another surgery, but decided not to once we went over
the
> > risks. A year later I am reconsidering, and before I bring the
> > subject up to my mom, family and friends. I would like to read
> what
> > others have to say. Please anyone give me your in put
> >
> > ~ Ashley Marie
>
>
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