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Strabismus and Photophobia
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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Strabismus and Photophobia

by esf, Apr 16, 2008 05:17PM
I am 52 and have had strabismus since I was two.  I have had 4 surgeries.  Since I was about 12, my right eye has been turned out.  I primarily look with my left eye and the right eye is secondary I guess you could say.  I can switch from one to the other but if I try to focus with both I get double vision. When I get around bright sunlight I get ocular migranes--no pain--they go away in about 20 minutes.  I have this feeling that the vision disturbances are caused by my right eye is staring into the sun.  I don't seem to realize that I am doing that until my eye is messed up.  Does that make any sense?  Any suggestions?  Thank you.

by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Apr 16, 2008 08:34PM
Your comments are not unusual at all in your situation.  I'm not sure what to do about it except avoid the bright sun and wear dark sunglasses.  I'm sorry but I don't have much to add - but I have defintely read about these type symptoms with longterm exotropia and amblyopia.

MJK MD
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