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Squint surgery?

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Sassieannie Sun 27-May-18 15:09:53

I've lived with a squint since childhood and am now in my mid-fifties. It does bother me to some extent; I steer clear from having my photo taken and a couple of weeks ago someone actually asked me which eye they should look at when talking to me (what?!).

Anyway, apart the odd thoughtless comment, I had been in fact been investigating having it corrected anyway and I now have a slot for surgery in a couple of weeks time. I'm a bit apprehensive about this, but it is a straightforward procedure.

But my question is "would you have it done?" or is it just vanity on my part?

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Belgravian Sun 27-May-18 15:17:04

I would have it done providing it was a general anaesthetic.

Lady Louise had a successful operation

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538774/Prince-Edwards-daughter-Lady-Louise-surgery-correct-squint-turned-one-eyes-outwards.html

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Bathsheba Sun 27-May-18 15:26:53

I would definitely have it done - it's such a shame that your parents didn't arrange for you to have corrective surgery when you were a child as it would have saved you years of self-consciousness, avoiding the camera and so on. I don't think it's just vanity, it's about self esteem and self confidence too.
My DD had the surgery at three and a half, and she recovered very quickly. When I was in my teens I had a friend with a very bad squint. Her parents had been too frightened to let her have the surgery when she was young, but as soon as she was able to make her own decision at 16, she had it done. She was a very pretty girl, I remember, and I always thought it so sad that her parents had withheld their consent, putting her through years of taunting at school, which could have been avoided.
I wish you all the best - and afterwards, treat yourself to a beautiful outfit and book a photo shoot with a professional photographer!

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silverlining48 Sun 27-May-18 16:56:20

Go for it sassie, why not? I bet you will be very happy with final result. Good luck.

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PamelaJ1 Sun 27-May-18 17:12:08

My DD had both eyes done. One at 4 one at 6. No problems.
I’ve decided to have my 4front teeth re-Crowned after seeing my holiday photos.
Will you have to pay? If so can you afford it? If it’s yes yes go for it. If no, no then go for it!?

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Cherrytree59 Sun 27-May-18 17:31:48

Yes Go for it!
I had the operation as a child 50 years ago
(Surgeon was Mr Roper-Hall, never forgotten his name)
It was successful and I am very grateful that my parents went ahead with it.

I'm sure Sassie that half a century on your Op will be a breezesmile

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BlueBelle Sun 27-May-18 17:37:06

Please be aware not everyone can have it done I have one grandchild with a turn but the eye clinic advised against it and that may have been the case in your childhood however when she wears her contacts or her glasses it’s completely straight so no one has ever noticed it

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OldMeg Sun 27-May-18 18:14:50

Go for it!

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allsortsofbags Sun 27-May-18 20:09:04

Go for it.

I had my squint corrected when I was 6 and due the type of internal stitch I had to have a similar op done when I was in my 50's.

No as bad as I thought it would be, in and out in an evening and back to work the next day.

Wishing you well.

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