I have had lazy eye my whole life, it sucked getting my pictures done in elementary school and being made fun of. Now that I'm older it has got a little better but never goes away and you still notice it in pictures. This video is such an inspiration! Thank you for being so transparent and honest. Love you!♥️
My 8 year old son loved watching this video, he's had this surgery twice so far & he thought it was so neat that he could relate to everything you were describing! He calls you his "twin" 😘 So glad your recovery is going well 💜
That is so cute and sweet. I couldn't imagine going through what he's been through, or what you've been through as a mama stressed out by your sons surgery.
Thank you so much for this video, I’m actually crying as I type this. I have suffered with my lazy eye for 29 years, the bullying, the jokes really hurts but I’m so glad I have come across someone like you who has the same imperfection as me and isn’t scared to show her face. When celebrities abs people do the cross eye pictures abs think it’s funny it’s not.. as there are people who are made that way abs can’t change it so easy. I pray I have the courage abs strength to be as confident as you. Thank you so much xx
I totally agree. I don’t find those jokes funny because it’s very hurtful towards me but they don’t understand. And I hate when I’m looking at a certain person and they look back or to the side and that’s when I get very uncomfortable and I know they noticed my eyes aren’t looking where they should. I hate my life! I’m thankful I have a little family but even then I’m very insecure 😕
fellow lazy eyed sister here 🙋🏼♀️ had the same surgery when i was 3. followed by getting drops in my eye everyday, having to wear a patch on it all day for a year or so, and also eye exercises on the computer. i feel your pain girl.
I had both eyes done 3 days ago. Perfect result! No double vision at all! I am not having actual pain but very uncomfortable with that gritty feeling in my eyes and light sensitivity. It does hurt a little bit to look to each side so I am avoiding that. I don’t feel like driving. I am 76 years old and I have had strabismus all my life but it was corrected enough with prisms until recently when the prism strength needed was too great so I decided to have the surgery. It was done conventionally, not with adjustable sutures, and to my absolute amazement I did not see double immediately after waking up from anesthesia. It’s very hard for me to adjust to not reaching for glasses immediately and waking up in the morning because if I didn’t have my glasses on before I couldn’t negotiate walking to the bathroom Without bumping into the doorway or just walking with my eyes closed which I could do easily. I’m sure those of you who are reading those who have strabismus understand. Good luck to everyone reading this who is about to have the surgery. Don’t be scared. It was not the terrible experience I thought it might be.
I just had mine today! I was nervous the surgery would make my alignment worst. And I too had the conventional way. I am pretty happy with my results so far. Thanks for sharing your story Suz and Stephanie! 🙂
I'm having mine done tomorrow. 53yo and have an enormous amount of prism in my glasses. I cannot convey how self-conscious I am of my lazy, mis-aligned eyes. I see pics of me and I want to run and I have a hard time looking at people in their eyes when I talk to them. Glad it was successful for you!
you should go for it ! I had this surgery last year (July 22 2019) so it’s almost been a year and sometimes i completely forget that i ever had a lazy eye ! the surgery was extremely successful. I was 15 when i had it done and although i was a little bit scared but it wasn’t as bad as i thought it would be. It will be quite painful for maybe a week or two and you’ll have lots of eye exercises to do and eye drops to take but the results are so worth it. My confidence has skyrocketed!!
But also embrace your lazy eye !! I mainly got the surgery because the lazy eye was effecting my headaches and eye sight. If you want the surgery then i would strongly recommend but if you can’t get it then don’t worry !! Lazy eyes arent something to be ashamed of 🥰
I'm so proud and happy for you! My right eye is also lazy, it's not really noticeable unless I'm really tired, but it does bother at me times. I love how open you've been about it. You were beautiful before and your beautiful now! I hope you heal quick 😊
I have both eyes it's unnoticeable if I'm tired but it is unconsciously moving like it has their own mind, everyone around me talking behind my back telling my eyes are misaligned and I'm so depressed hearing everyone bullying me due to my eye.
I just had this surgery last week. It’s unbelievable how much it changes your life. I’ve suffered from Strabismus for the last 4-5 years and it’s been awful. So great to be able to see straight again!
I just had the surgery today , I never struggled with strabismus until I had a head injury in 2012, it has got worse over the last 5 years . Your comment gives me hope. I can’t wait to see again and have my confidence return .
I don't know if you will see this but thank you! I had it all my life as well and it was a struggle. These past few years it has effected me more because it started showing more and even while working, I know that some customers noticed it and some have made comments and it hurts. I really hope I can that surgery to not only make me more confident but better my life.Thank you for talking about it in your video about this and thank you for sharing this journey with us!
Thank you girl 💕 I’ve really learned that at the end of the day, what others say or comment it won’t matter if you’re confident in who you are. Hope this helps!
@arifshn248 same, when I was a pharmacy technician having to ask the person next in line and theyre looking at me like "are you talking to me" some even made comments about it. I got the surgery a few years ago and am happy. There were times where I was worried that my eye went back or slightly back but I see in pictures that it hasn't. Are you thinking about getting the surgery?
@@EsotericWolf your comments left me teary eyes. Till there Are people who get concern of others with love and affection. I am very weak and scary person who always get scared of everything. I kept procrastinating last 30 years to go for the surgery or not. Wondering if its not gonna worth.. I have nobody accompanying me,how i am gonna deal with post operative phases.finally today i am in my pre op apt
I’ve never had a surgery and have had lazy eye for as long as I can remember. I have perfect vision so I never understood why I needed glasses as a kid so I never bothered wearing them. I’m 26 now and I notice my eye drifting out more. I have control over it and I can always center it, but I would like that to be natural and see with both eyes. I want the surgery but I’m very scared and this feels like it helped. Thank you for posting. Your videos on this feel like a blessing 💜
Having same situation im 22 years old, my parents dont have money and time to take care of my eye. Its kinda not only insecurity that affects me but also the fact this was not treated. Just want to be normal person. Getting inspired and braved enough now when i do some research and got in to your vlog . Thanks for sharing :) from ph
I just got eye muscle surgery because I had strabismus and I’m here recovering and watching 💓 I’m so happy I got it done my nurses and staff were awesome I was nervous but they made me feel cared for. They put me to sleep and it went by fast!
Official Eve I would put a cold compress on my eye and that would help a lot. Also some Tylenol or ibuprofen for pain and I would just rest my eye. I didn’t spend my time watching tv because that would give me headaches. I had double vision for a while but it goes away after a week or two. I’m so happy and healed up already!
@@AnaMartinez_26 Hi glad to hear you are doing well. May I ask did you have this as a child? Did you do EYE THERAPY first? My 8yro son was diagnosed with this as one of his eye issues. I am so afraid.
Ana Martinez how often did you put the cold compress? I actually haven’t done that but wondering if it’ll make my swelling go down faster. I’m on day 6
My 14 year old had the same surgery at the age of 5. Was considering possibly having it again. This video helped a lot!!!! He watched it and felt better. Thanks for the positive attitude.
I have a lazy eye in my left eye, I’ve had it for 6 years (I’m 17 now) after I fully lost the sight in my left eye in a bad riding accident. It made me lose all self confidence and have really struggled with my mental health as people have made nasty comments about it. So have been contemplating getting this surgery, this video was so helpful, thank you x :)
I'm having this surgery in less than 48 hours and your video made me feel so much better. This is also my third strabismus surgery (once as a baby, and once in 2008) but this is my first time with adjustable sutures and I was SO nervous about it until I watched your video. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your story.
@@emilyjane2904 It went really well. I bought a wedge pillow to prop me up the first few nights and I really liked that. I had Tylenol for pain relief but I found I didn't take it very much. Just listen to your body, and rest when you need to rest. Good luck!!! You'll do great!! Let me know if you have any questions!
@@courtneynielsen2683 why did you have to undergo it again..??? Is it something which keeps changing and we have to take care of it after few years... am scared... please answer
@@panipoori8961 I had my initial surgery as an infant and had no issues until I was in my early 20's. All the sudden people thought I was staring at their chest! So embarrassing. So I saw an eye doctor and they told me I needed another surgery. I had no idea I would need it more than once. So, I had my second surgery, moved across the country and lived my life. Then, less than 10 years later it started again...people were asking me what I was looking at and thought I was staring at their chest! So then I had another surgery. I'm sorry I don't really have an answer for you. If it helps at all my surgery last summer was honestly hardly painful at all. I took Tylenol when I got home from surgery, and then the next day and that was it. Never needed any prescription pain meds.
i’ve had amblyopia (lazy eye) since i was 1 in BOTH EYES (kind of a pain in the butt) i got a surgery done when i was 2 and it got better, but a year or two ago it got worse again.. i hate the idea of surgery on such an important part of me and i’ve always been scared.. i’m happy that you got through it ❤️ god bless you! have a great day if you’re reading this!
You’re gorgeous and on top of it all you’re strong and you made it. So good to show this an case anyone out there is going threw the same thing. Love you baby girl ❤️😘🙏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻 😘😘
Mama Macedo! You're so sweet! I hope I'm at least half the mama that you are, and my daughter looks up to me and loves me as much as your girls love you 😁 Your the best!
(Typing before I watch the full video)Thank you for two things - one for sharing cause you didn't have too. Two for being honest about getting this done for your job. Everyone gives the "I would do it even if I wasn't on here". You were straight up real. Well wishes your way love. I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you are happy with the outcome. 🙏😘
I appreciate this so much! I’ve followed you on IG for awhile and I had no idea you had this Adult Strabismus surgery. I’m expecting my surgical date for October 2024. I can’t wait, both eyes turn inward. Hoping this eliminates the strabismus and double vision. Appreciate you sharing your experience. ❤ 🙏
I've had terrible headache at least 3-4 times a week for like 5 years. I've been told it was tension headache, I've done physio, osteopathy, medication... And I finally met an awesome physiotherapist who did a more in depth exam and found it was because of my eyes. I had a pre-consultation for the ophthalmologist this week and my actual appointment to decide if I get the surgery is next week. I'm so happy to have finally found a solution! I'me pretty stressed about it, I loved watching your video :) Thanks!
Thank you so much for talking about this,i love you. 👏 It's hard for me because I'm studying law so I need to look at people directly when I speak to them, most times I run or duck camera's when someone is taking a full body photo of me. 😭🤗 But I love selfies because I trust myself to get my good side. Mine is my right eye and it goes outward, my family is not understanding of it until recently my mum is trying.
I’ve had multiple surgeries over the years. Now I’m doing my own at home vision therapy and it’s actually helping. Good luck with everything! I love your attitude!!!
Why do people have to get more than one surgery? I don't understand. If it doesn't work why do they get the surgery done years later? Wouldn't you get it done again shortly after the first one if it didn't work?
I had a lazy eye, and when I was seven I got eye surgery and luckily it worked the first time for me. I know that many people have to have multiple surgery's. I got it on both eyes though but my left eye was worse. I was also really drowsy. I hope this is your last surgery and you recover quickly!
I've had a lazy eye since I was 13 or so, I checked for Surgery almost 9 years ago, and when my dad heard that it will not effect my vision, it is more beauty thing, he got scared and refused to let me do it, now I am considering again, and your video helps so much
@@lilianogbeide988 get in touch with an ophthalmologist (especially someone who specializes in surgeries)... The surgery is not permanent tho... It lasts 5 to 10 years max and the eye drifts again...
@@lilianogbeide988 feels like it... There's a chance it may drift again... I had my surgery years ago and it drifted out after a few years later... And when I recently approached the doc he told me, even after the surgery max you'll have is about 10 years if you are lucky... Then it'll slowly start showing up with age...
@@ShinRai1090 this is so heartbreaking.......after having joy then its now sorrows later.....can we talk privately please.....this is my email carelilian2@gmail.com thanks
Never ever wait for the surgery my 4 year son got his surgery had done this year October 22 october.he was very brave .and never scar about it.i am so glad I fix my son eyes thank God for helping me.
Tell me this nurse, 1. Is the breathing tube put in while you're awake? 2. Is getting that spray on your arm an option so you don't feel the needle? ( Yes,that spray thing I don't know the name, but I love it) Also keep up the great work
Daniel Eglington thanks. I’m a pediatric nurse so I don’t know much about this surgery. But intubation tubes for surgery are put in while you are asleep. Numbing the arm is pretty common if you have a fear of needles.
I know that same feeling when your wanting to change something but lowkey don’t want to because you want to love yourself the way you have always been without changing. I love how you brought up that it’s okay to change and still love yourself with that change. The new you that YOU want to be is the better you no matter what others think or have to say. I love you steph!!💕 so glad you’re feeling better.
thank you for sharing your experience and hope your eye is doing well after all these months. my surgery is next week and im super freaked out. im actually more at ease after hearing your story and will remember to use the cold clothes😊
@ace peace thanks man. its been 2 weeks and just had the follow up yesterday. doc said that the operation scars are healing nicely and the soreness are quite minor but still noticeable and red. main point is that my vertigo, motion sickness, and double vision is pretty much gone(:
This video was soooo helpful for my self confidence in my strabismus! I’ve had this surgery 5 times and I’m thinking about a 6th! Thank you for uploading this!
I had lazy eye when I was four and after montages I started being able to control it so now when I want I can make one eye go up and the other down,I’m pretty popular at school,I also was born without cartilage in my nose so I can fold it inward,I don’t remember the surgery bit it nice to know I wasn’t alone😊
I legit got a lazy eye when I was like 15 and everything you described I can relate.. I live in Australia and am gonna look into surgery in the coming months. This video was awesome thank you.
Awe my poor love you can tell in the beginning that you are nervous. Awe Ben!! Oh my gosh your eye is so red under there gave me chills!! Day 3 boo boo yess personality’s coming back. Lmao Ben on Day 4 lol so cute. Day 7 made me so happy ❤️ you look so good whatcha self!!! Love you so much you are so Inspiring!
Thanks so much for giving me the confidence to do the surgery I've had a lazy eye for 15 years since I was born and am getting a surgery watching the video gave me the strength to do the surgery Ty
I had 2 surgeries 6mos and 4 years old. I'm now 44 and am now noticing my eye is turning in again. I am considering surgery. Growing up was hard. I got made fun of from other kids they would ask me "what are you looking at" or adults will look behind them and ask am I looking at them ( how rude) people are so rude! Thanks for your video
I have a lazy eye and had gone to the specialist in Toronto and booked to do it as they said both my eyes don’t work well together. I chickened out. Totally regretting not doing it. I’m 31 and never had it done. I don’t even see yours at all.
It’s def not an easy decision to make so take your time. It’s been a while for me and only felt ready when I felt confident in myself & my doctor. If you’re meant to you will & if u don’t want to that’s ok too! 🖤
Im 15 and have only had one surgery. It helped but it still wonks away when I’m tired. I might get a second surgery one day maybe. This video made me feel more confident.
You are like the best there was a vlog I watched she was so negative and it made me feel negative but you are so positive. Love that. Thank you so much ❤❤
I actually have this surgery next week from today I'm actually excited not really nervous I'm so ready to have it done been waiting for this for like 30 something years ... wish me look guys
Hello Steph! I hope you're much better! Thank you very much for sharing the whole procedure! You are super brave! I admire you a lot! I send you all the positive energies for your complete recovery. Love you! 💚💜❤️😘😘😘
I have one question please?After how many days did your doctor say it's corrected...it's so red that i'm not sure about it and i'm so nervous about if i have to make the surgery again?
I am 100% feeling your pain it makes me so upset I tend to get headaches and yes the funny part is alot of people didn't know till I said something and the Techniques you were doing i have learned over the years to try them and I guess they have worked its hard but it works for a quick second sometimes I would look up. for to long my eye would strain itself or I would look over to long that eye would start to black out im going to get it looked at in the next few weeks I'm so nervous but ready I have had sooo many negative comments been in so many fights over my eye and its just so sad I feel your pain
i came across ur vlog while checking on how lazy eye operation is done.35yrs of having a lazy eye..my other eye moves outwards and been thinking of having an operation.maybe someday will have it done when ive saved up enough money😊thanks for sharing ur experience.
Just found you on RUclips, I was searching up about this surgery my baby girl is going to be doing next month. Thank you so much for sharing your story, this brought me so much peace. New subscriber/Instagram follower as well I love your style 😍
Your baby girl will do fine! I’ve had mine done MANY times because of my eye condition. I started getting them when i was 4-6?? i believe. and i’ve had one every 1-2 years because of my condition. but i’ve always been fine, recovery usually goes smoothly and there’s not much pain, just a bit of discomfort in wanting to rub my eyes but not able to the way i’d like. i’m having another one in 2-3 weeks. my last one was 3 years ago, so i’m kind of nervous for another one after a while 😂
I had a lazy eye my whole life, got bullied and what not. Trying to help my eye as a kid wearing an eye patch. I’d get called a pirate all the time. finally I was able to go for surgery. It was really really painful for me and I was 13. I went to Toronto. They did an amazing job!
I’m having the surgery in 14 days and I’m nervous but watching your video helps me and I had it when I was two I had two muscles cut in each eye and now I am 11 and it’s my left eye that keeps crossing and I’m going to get two muscles cut.thanks for motivating me
They use General Anesthesia so you are completely unconscious... The surgery itself doesn't feel much, the stitches are soluble so they dissolve after some time... If all goes well there's just swelling for a couple of days... 😊👍🏻
I stopped wearing my glasses in 4th grade because I was embarrassed and made fun of.. how I regret it now that I’m an adult! Maybe my eyes would be better if I would have kept wearing them!! Now I finally got the courage to make an appointment and it’s around the corner!!
I had a lazy eye when I was 6 years old. I was luckily to young to be like insecure so that was good but I wasnt really scared to whoever is going to get surgry for it just dont think to much about it. It has made my eyes so much better and you will feel so much better after you do the surgry. The only thing that bugs me is I am still wearing glasses because of it and I still have to go to primary children’s every year to get it checked out and I am almost 14 and I have worn glasses all my life. But over all I love that I got the surgry and it made a big difference off of pictures. :)
Just ran across this video and enjoyed the relatable content. I had lazy eye on both eyes up until I was 18 when I had the surgery and I ended up getting double vision. It was interesting seeing your experience and stance with your lazy eye journey
I had surgery on my right eye for stabism when i was 8 years old (I am 41 now) and the strabism came back with the years. I didn't know that i could have the surgery again. Take care 😊
@@j.mortha I noticed a change when I was probably 20 years old and my optometrist told me that if it came back it would probably happen again so a second surgery wouldn't help in his opinion.
Day 3 after left eye 4th nerve palsy surgery. I’m kinda concerned about my blurry vision. I had perfect vision before but I’m gonna give it a week for swellling in eye to go down before I sound the alarm to my dr. My eyes feel way more straight, not perfect but i won’t state facts for a month. The one thing that improved right away is I can hold a gaze to anyone. Usually I’ll feel my left eye drift upon eye contact and I would look away, but now I feel like the terminator and can stare at anyone lol
Hi prima! I'm having the same surgery, on my left eye next month in October for the 6th time and I'm nervous. The last time was in 1988. Omg, I'm terrified. Miss you, and so very proud of you!
“Gotta be careful when you have an aries dog.” Omg I CANT 😂 i had a gemini dog and he was so chill but sooooo dramatic if he didn’t get his way all the time. Glad you’re recovering well!
I am so happy for you my love. Thanks for always being so informative. You are a true beauty but your soul is even more beautiful!!! Praying for you may you have a speedy recovery. Xoxo
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I have had lazy eye my whole life, it sucked getting my pictures done in elementary school and being made fun of. Now that I'm older it has got a little better but never goes away and you still notice it in pictures. This video is such an inspiration! Thank you for being so transparent and honest. Love you!♥️
I know how u feel i got teased about having lazy eye. I get in my feelings about it because i cant help it.
Same!
same🥲🥲
@@ericawilson3097 yeah I have a lazy eye and it’s the only thing that I feel is wrong with me
Yaa same here .
My 8 year old son loved watching this video, he's had this surgery twice so far & he thought it was so neat that he could relate to everything you were describing! He calls you his "twin" 😘 So glad your recovery is going well 💜
Omg this really touched me. That’s so cute thank you so much for sharing ❤️
That is so cute and sweet. I couldn't imagine going through what he's been through, or what you've been through as a mama stressed out by your sons surgery.
@@candice22393 Thank you 💜
@@StephanieMacedo 💜
Why did he have it twice in 8 years whats going on ?
Thank you so much for this video, I’m actually crying as I type this. I have suffered with my lazy eye for 29 years, the bullying, the jokes really hurts but I’m so glad I have come across someone like you who has the same imperfection as me and isn’t scared to show her face. When celebrities abs people do the cross eye pictures abs think it’s funny it’s not.. as there are people who are made that way abs can’t change it so easy. I pray I have the courage abs strength to be as confident as you. Thank you so much xx
I totally agree. I don’t find those jokes funny because it’s very hurtful towards me but they don’t understand. And I hate when I’m looking at a certain person and they look back or to the side and that’s when I get very uncomfortable and I know they noticed my eyes aren’t looking where they should. I hate my life! I’m thankful I have a little family but even then I’m very insecure 😕
fellow lazy eyed sister here 🙋🏼♀️ had the same surgery when i was 3. followed by getting drops in my eye everyday, having to wear a patch on it all day for a year or so, and also eye exercises on the computer. i feel your pain girl.
It’s all good! We make it through 🙌🏼
You are luck.....I wish I was too
Me too, wearing the patch was hell, looked like a pirate constantly and it was sweaty and itchy 🙄
After surgery light sensitivity experienced tell me
I would like to ask you about your condition now so please 🥺 say me
I thought I was the only one.. my confidence went away when my lazy eye got worse
Same 😔
Reggie Isles same here 😢
Yuvi Yuvi Same for me ugh i try not to take pictures :/
Same
Same
I had both eyes done 3 days ago. Perfect result! No double vision at all! I am not having actual pain but very uncomfortable with that gritty feeling in my eyes and light sensitivity. It does hurt a little bit to look to each side so I am avoiding that. I don’t feel like driving.
I am 76 years old and I have had strabismus all my life but it was corrected enough with prisms until recently when the prism strength needed was too great so I decided to have the surgery. It was done conventionally, not with adjustable sutures, and to my absolute amazement I did not see double immediately after waking up from anesthesia.
It’s very hard for me to adjust to not reaching for glasses immediately and waking up in the morning because if I didn’t have my glasses on before I couldn’t negotiate walking to the bathroom Without bumping into the doorway or just walking with my eyes closed which I could do easily. I’m sure those of you who are reading those who have strabismus understand.
Good luck to everyone reading this who is about to have the surgery. Don’t be scared. It was not the terrible experience I thought it might be.
I just had mine today! I was nervous the surgery would make my alignment worst. And I too had the conventional way. I am pretty happy with my results so far. Thanks for sharing your story Suz and Stephanie! 🙂
Where did you have yours done? I am suffering from strabismus amblyopia and double vision on my left eye Please recommend where you went thank you
What Dr did you go too? I would like to get the surgery also
I'm having mine done tomorrow. 53yo and have an enormous amount of prism in my glasses. I cannot convey how self-conscious I am of my lazy, mis-aligned eyes. I see pics of me and I want to run and I have a hard time looking at people in their eyes when I talk to them.
Glad it was successful for you!
I've had a lazy eye since I was 6 years old... I want to get surgery but I am so scared. This video really helps me feel better about it
How old are you??
De’Etta Monique how old are you? Any after effects?
De’Etta Monique I really want to get this I’m 29 now and don’t know if it will work
you should go for it ! I had this surgery last year (July 22 2019) so it’s almost been a year and sometimes i completely forget that i ever had a lazy eye ! the surgery was extremely successful. I was 15 when i had it done and although i was a little bit scared but it wasn’t as bad as i thought it would be. It will be quite painful for maybe a week or two and you’ll have lots of eye exercises to do and eye drops to take but the results are so worth it. My confidence has skyrocketed!!
But also embrace your lazy eye !! I mainly got the surgery because the lazy eye was effecting my headaches and eye sight. If you want the surgery then i would strongly recommend but if you can’t get it then don’t worry !! Lazy eyes arent something to be ashamed of 🥰
I'm so proud and happy for you! My right eye is also lazy, it's not really noticeable unless I'm really tired, but it does bother at me times. I love how open you've been about it. You were beautiful before and your beautiful now! I hope you heal quick 😊
Thank you for the love 💗
I have both eyes it's unnoticeable if I'm tired but it is unconsciously moving like it has their own mind, everyone around me talking behind my back telling my eyes are misaligned and I'm so depressed hearing everyone bullying me due to my eye.
@@StephanieMacedo ciao io ho un occhio storto ho paura del operazione in consiglio Cordiali saluti
I just had this surgery last week. It’s unbelievable how much it changes your life. I’ve suffered from Strabismus for the last 4-5 years and it’s been awful. So great to be able to see straight again!
hii , is it under general anaesthesia or local ?? i m also having one
I just had the surgery today , I never struggled with strabismus until I had a head injury in 2012, it has got worse over the last 5 years . Your comment gives me hope. I can’t wait to see again and have my confidence return .
I don't know if you will see this but thank you! I had it all my life as well and it was a struggle. These past few years it has effected me more because it started showing more and even while working, I know that some customers noticed it and some have made comments and it hurts. I really hope I can that surgery to not only make me more confident but better my life.Thank you for talking about it in your video about this and thank you for sharing this journey with us!
Thank you girl 💕 I’ve really learned that at the end of the day, what others say or comment it won’t matter if you’re confident in who you are. Hope this helps!
I have got it corrected
I got the same issues. At my work as a receptionist looking at someone while talking always mess up.
@arifshn248 same, when I was a pharmacy technician having to ask the person next in line and theyre looking at me like "are you talking to me" some even made comments about it. I got the surgery a few years ago and am happy. There were times where I was worried that my eye went back or slightly back but I see in pictures that it hasn't. Are you thinking about getting the surgery?
@@EsotericWolf your comments left me teary eyes. Till there Are people who get concern of others with love and affection. I am very weak and scary person who always get scared of everything. I kept procrastinating last 30 years to go for the surgery or not. Wondering if its not gonna worth.. I have nobody accompanying me,how i am gonna deal with post operative phases.finally today i am in my pre op apt
Ben is just so cute, sending you lots of love and light beautiful babe ♥️ get well soon
Steph, you are amazing ! It takes a strong woman to go through a difficult situation yet be so funny! I hope your healing goes smoothly querida.
Aww ❤️❤️
I really hope u heal fast & feel better soon 😬🙂
Thank you!! I have a lazy eye and appreciate your positive outlook on this!!!
I’ve never had a surgery and have had lazy eye for as long as I can remember. I have perfect vision so I never understood why I needed glasses as a kid so I never bothered wearing them. I’m 26 now and I notice my eye drifting out more. I have control over it and I can always center it, but I would like that to be natural and see with both eyes. I want the surgery but I’m very scared and this feels like it helped. Thank you for posting. Your videos on this feel like a blessing 💜
Having same situation im 22 years old, my parents dont have money and time to take care of my eye. Its kinda not only insecurity that affects me but also the fact this was not treated. Just want to be normal person. Getting inspired and braved enough now when i do some research and got in to your vlog . Thanks for sharing :) from ph
Have u done ur surgery?
Did you get the surgery???
Irene joyce same here
I just got eye muscle surgery because I had strabismus and I’m here recovering and watching 💓 I’m so happy I got it done my nurses and staff were awesome I was nervous but they made me feel cared for. They put me to sleep and it went by fast!
I’m so glad everything went good! Do you have any tips for the recovery process?
Official Eve I would put a cold compress on my eye and that would help a lot. Also some Tylenol or ibuprofen for pain and I would just rest my eye. I didn’t spend my time watching tv because that would give me headaches. I had double vision for a while but it goes away after a week or two. I’m so happy and healed up already!
@@AnaMartinez_26 Hi glad to hear you are doing well. May I ask did you have this as a child? Did you do EYE THERAPY first? My 8yro son was diagnosed with this as one of his eye issues. I am so afraid.
Ana Martinez how often did you put the cold compress? I actually haven’t done that but wondering if it’ll make my swelling go down faster. I’m on day 6
@@gemlovezjay07 is ur surgery under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia??
You are so cute with or without the surgery , your beautiful personality outshines any kind of beauty ❤️
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏🏽
Thank you so much love ❤️
My 14 year old had the same surgery at the age of 5. Was considering possibly having it again. This video helped a lot!!!! He watched it and felt better. Thanks for the positive attitude.
Happy it helped! 🙌🏼💕
I'm glad everything went good for you steph😘❤❤ missed you
Thank you! ❤️
I have a lazy eye in my left eye, I’ve had it for 6 years (I’m 17 now) after I fully lost the sight in my left eye in a bad riding accident. It made me lose all self confidence and have really struggled with my mental health as people have made nasty comments about it. So have been contemplating getting this surgery, this video was so helpful, thank you x :)
Same to 😞
Hope your healing quickly amiga! Ben is just the cutest! He’s done a great job being your companion.❤️
I'm having this surgery in less than 48 hours and your video made me feel so much better. This is also my third strabismus surgery (once as a baby, and once in 2008) but this is my first time with adjustable sutures and I was SO nervous about it until I watched your video. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your story.
Aw no problem 😊
How did your surgery go? I am having it 2 weeks eek!
@@emilyjane2904 It went really well. I bought a wedge pillow to prop me up the first few nights and I really liked that. I had Tylenol for pain relief but I found I didn't take it very much. Just listen to your body, and rest when you need to rest. Good luck!!! You'll do great!! Let me know if you have any questions!
@@courtneynielsen2683 why did you have to undergo it again..??? Is it something which keeps changing and we have to take care of it after few years... am scared... please answer
@@panipoori8961 I had my initial surgery as an infant and had no issues until I was in my early 20's. All the sudden people thought I was staring at their chest! So embarrassing. So I saw an eye doctor and they told me I needed another surgery. I had no idea I would need it more than once. So, I had my second surgery, moved across the country and lived my life. Then, less than 10 years later it started again...people were asking me what I was looking at and thought I was staring at their chest! So then I had another surgery. I'm sorry I don't really have an answer for you. If it helps at all my surgery last summer was honestly hardly painful at all. I took Tylenol when I got home from surgery, and then the next day and that was it. Never needed any prescription pain meds.
i’ve had amblyopia (lazy eye) since i was 1 in BOTH EYES (kind of a pain in the butt) i got a surgery done when i was 2 and it got better, but a year or two ago it got worse again.. i hate the idea of surgery on such an important part of me and i’ve always been scared.. i’m happy that you got through it ❤️ god bless you! have a great day if you’re reading this!
You’re gorgeous and on top of it all you’re strong and you made it. So good to show this an case anyone out there is going threw the same thing. Love you baby girl ❤️😘🙏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻 😘😘
❤️ Thanks Mama that’s right!
Mama Macedo! You're so sweet! I hope I'm at least half the mama that you are, and my daughter looks up to me and loves me as much as your girls love you 😁 Your the best!
Candice Ouderkirk thank you so much so nice of you to comment. Thank you for being Stephanie’s fan. Love all of you ❤️❤️😘
(Typing before I watch the full video)Thank you for two things - one for sharing cause you didn't have too. Two for being honest about getting this done for your job. Everyone gives the "I would do it even if I wasn't on here". You were straight up real. Well wishes your way love. I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you are happy with the outcome. 🙏😘
Thank you so much beautiful 💗
I know its very personal to share but thank you for sharing your journey,It is really useful to so many people...
Hope you have speedy recovery ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! ❤️
So happy you healed so well !! Best of wishes steph 😘
Thank you! 😘
I appreciate this so much! I’ve followed you on IG for awhile and I had no idea you had this Adult Strabismus surgery. I’m expecting my surgical date for October 2024. I can’t wait, both eyes turn inward. Hoping this eliminates the strabismus and double vision. Appreciate you sharing your experience. ❤ 🙏
♥️🙏🏼 thank you! And all the best
Take it easy girl! Sending you good vibes for a speedy recovery!
I've had terrible headache at least 3-4 times a week for like 5 years. I've been told it was tension headache, I've done physio, osteopathy, medication... And I finally met an awesome physiotherapist who did a more in depth exam and found it was because of my eyes. I had a pre-consultation for the ophthalmologist this week and my actual appointment to decide if I get the surgery is next week. I'm so happy to have finally found a solution! I'me pretty stressed about it, I loved watching your video :) Thanks!
Thank you so much for talking about this,i love you. 👏 It's hard for me because I'm studying law so I need to look at people directly when I speak to them, most times I run or duck camera's when someone is taking a full body photo of me. 😭🤗 But I love selfies because I trust myself to get my good side.
Mine is my right eye and it goes outward, my family is not understanding of it until recently my mum is trying.
Don’t worry if people don’t ‘understand’ it. Everyone that loves you should accept you the way you are. We all are not perfect 💗
I feel you
I’ve had multiple surgeries over the years. Now I’m doing my own at home vision therapy and it’s actually helping. Good luck with everything! I love your attitude!!!
What exercises do you do in vision therapy?
Wait the surgery didn’t help?
Why do people have to get more than one surgery? I don't understand. If it doesn't work why do they get the surgery done years later? Wouldn't you get it done again shortly after the first one if it didn't work?
Omg girly wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you!
I had a lazy eye, and when I was seven I got eye surgery and luckily it worked the first time for me. I know that many people have to have multiple surgery's. I got it on both eyes though but my left eye was worse. I was also really drowsy. I hope this is your last surgery and you recover quickly!
Heyy I have a question if you don’t mind, was your eye red after and if so how long did it last x
I've had a lazy eye since I was 13 or so, I checked for Surgery almost 9 years ago, and when my dad heard that it will not effect my vision, it is more beauty thing, he got scared and refused to let me do it, now I am considering again, and your video helps so much
Were can it be done somebody help me
@@lilianogbeide988 get in touch with an ophthalmologist (especially someone who specializes in surgeries)... The surgery is not permanent tho... It lasts 5 to 10 years max and the eye drifts again...
@@ShinRai1090 woow....that means no need to do it if its will return back to the way it was before
@@lilianogbeide988 feels like it... There's a chance it may drift again... I had my surgery years ago and it drifted out after a few years later... And when I recently approached the doc he told me, even after the surgery max you'll have is about 10 years if you are lucky... Then it'll slowly start showing up with age...
@@ShinRai1090 this is so heartbreaking.......after having joy then its now sorrows later.....can we talk privately please.....this is my email carelilian2@gmail.com thanks
Just wanna let you know it was really amazing and strong of you to show this to the world. I hope you're still healing well.
Thank you! I appreciate it! 🥰
Praying for your speedy recovery 🙏🏼
Never ever wait for the surgery my 4 year son got his surgery had done this year October 22 october.he was very brave .and never scar about it.i am so glad I fix my son eyes thank God for helping me.
how much did it cost you?
Watching this video while recovering from Strabismus surgery.
I appreciate you sharing your journey.
Much ❤️
How much did your surgery cost?
Ree Beckie I had health insurance and paid $2300 out of pocket.
What Dr did you use? I'm from California and am looking for a good Dr. Any recommendations??
@@melly4778 I’m from Wisconsin though.
Nurse gang! I love hearing people say their nurses were great!
Tell me this nurse,
1. Is the breathing tube put in while you're awake?
2. Is getting that spray on your arm an option so you don't feel the needle? ( Yes,that spray thing I don't know the name, but I love it)
Also keep up the great work
Daniel Eglington thanks. I’m a pediatric nurse so I don’t know much about this surgery. But intubation tubes for surgery are put in while you are asleep. Numbing the arm is pretty common if you have a fear of needles.
I have a question what should o eat if I weight 75 and I wanna gain weight while going to the gym
@@506SVA that is not a question to ask a nurse, try a personal trainer
I adore you! Thank you for being so brave and putting yourself out there like this! I wish you the great recovery. ❤️😘
Aw thank you! 😘
I know that same feeling when your wanting to change something but lowkey don’t want to because you want to love yourself the way you have always been without changing. I love how you brought up that it’s okay to change and still love yourself with that change. The new you that YOU want to be is the better you no matter what others think or have to say. I love you steph!!💕 so glad you’re feeling better.
thank you for sharing your experience and hope your eye is doing well after all these months. my surgery is next week and im super freaked out. im actually more at ease after hearing your story and will remember to use the cold clothes😊
@ace peace thanks man. its been 2 weeks and just had the follow up yesterday. doc said that the operation scars are healing nicely and the soreness are quite minor but still noticeable and red. main point is that my vertigo, motion sickness, and double vision is pretty much gone(:
This video was soooo helpful for my self confidence in my strabismus! I’ve had this surgery 5 times and I’m thinking about a 6th! Thank you for uploading this!
No problem!
Ohhh does it keep coming back?
I know exactly what your going through. I had strabismus when i was little and got surgery to correct it. Im so happy that i got it taken care of
Yay! So happy you loved it 🙌🏼
Were did you do it please
That sweater with your hair color looks soooo good
Aw thanks! 🌸
Praying for a fast recovery ! Thank you for sharing this . Love you
I had lazy eye when I was four and after montages I started being able to control it so now when I want I can make one eye go up and the other down,I’m pretty popular at school,I also was born without cartilage in my nose so I can fold it inward,I don’t remember the surgery bit it nice to know I wasn’t alone😊
I legit got a lazy eye when I was like 15 and everything you described I can relate.. I live in Australia and am gonna look into surgery in the coming months. This video was awesome thank you.
I’m happy it helped!
Done with ur surgery
Sending so much love. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Heal fast steph 😍 ❤❤❤❤❤you are so strong ❤❤ and you inspired me to go get my surgery done! I have been delaying it since like forever!!
Having my surgery after few hours, wish me luck and thanks for that video it helped alot❤️
You’ll do great ❤️🙌🏼
How and were can it be done I need help please
@@StephanieMacedo thanks alot it is really great
@@lilianogbeide988 don't know about what you asked but it was very simple and pain free
How was the result
Sending you lots of love sweet girl! Praying for a speedy recovery. ✨💕
SO HAPPY FOR YOU! WISH YOU THE SPEEDIEST RECOVERY EVER😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awe my poor love you can tell in the beginning that you are nervous. Awe Ben!! Oh my gosh your eye is so red under there gave me chills!! Day 3 boo boo yess personality’s coming back. Lmao Ben on Day 4 lol so cute. Day 7 made me so happy ❤️ you look so good whatcha self!!! Love you so much you are so Inspiring!
Thank you! ❤️ Made it through!!
You are SO brave!! I hope you continue to get better. You are keeping such a great mood too! Love you! 💜♓️
Thank you! 💗🌸
Omg you look soooo gooood so far girl!!!! Woo hoo awesome!!!! It doesn’t even look like you had a “lazy eye”
Thank you!
I’m so happy you’re recovering so well 💕. Pleaseee tell me where’s your brown/gray/nude teddy jacket from 😍, it’s sooo pretty!
It’s from Nordstrom rack & thank you love 💕
Thanks so much for giving me the confidence to do the surgery I've had a lazy eye for 15 years since I was born and am getting a surgery watching the video gave me the strength to do the surgery
Ty
how was your surgery
It was surprisingly great and the recovery was faster than I had expected 😅, thanks for asking
Oh and I'm obsessed with Ben.. He felt your pain and wanted to make it better ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I had 2 surgeries 6mos and 4 years old. I'm now 44 and am now noticing my eye is turning in again. I am considering surgery. Growing up was hard. I got made fun of from other kids they would ask me "what are you looking at" or adults will look behind them and ask am I looking at them ( how rude) people are so rude! Thanks for your video
I have a lazy eye and had gone to the specialist in Toronto and booked to do it as they said both my eyes don’t work well together. I chickened out. Totally regretting not doing it. I’m 31 and never had it done. I don’t even see yours at all.
It’s def not an easy decision to make so take your time. It’s been a while for me and only felt ready when I felt confident in myself & my doctor. If you’re meant to you will & if u don’t want to that’s ok too! 🖤
Thanks for responding.
Hope you have a speedy recovery!! You're beautiful regardless 💖💖 "I am the star of the show"😂😂 love you and your sense of humor
Im 15 and have only had one surgery. It helped but it still wonks away when I’m tired. I might get a second surgery one day maybe. This video made me feel more confident.
I’m glad it helped & with a lazy eye it will always do that when tired I notice that as well 💗
I’m in recovery I’m hoping my results are ok. You’re very strong ily
Looking beautiful as always Steph 💕💕 so glad your recovery is going well
Aw thank you! 💗
You are like the best there was a vlog I watched she was so negative and it made me feel negative but you are so positive. Love that. Thank you so much ❤❤
No problem! 🤎🙏🏼
I actually have this surgery next week from today I'm actually excited not really nervous I'm so ready to have it done been waiting for this for like 30 something years ... wish me look guys
How was the post anesthesia? I’m just scared of waking up nauseous.
@@oblongfan1 I didn't have and problems at all just woke up saying I was hungry and where is my phone lol
@@oblongfan1 I wasn't sick to my stomach off of it either... all I knew was when I woke everything was over
had this surgery when i was 1 year old too! it’s not as bad, feel like it’s more noticeable when i wear my contacts. feel better! 💜
Feel better soon girl! Sending good vibes
I love you Steph!! I hope you have a speedy recovery & you’re beautiful regardless. Much love from HTX 💛
Thank you! 🙌🏼🌸💗
Hello Steph! I hope you're much better! Thank you very much for sharing the whole procedure! You are super brave! I admire you a lot! I send you all the positive energies for your complete recovery. Love you! 💚💜❤️😘😘😘
I did my surgery Yesterday and i'm sorry excited about it....Thank you u were the motivation before and Now
I’m glad I could help! I’m sure you will recover nicely 🙌🏼
I have one question please?After how many days did your doctor say it's corrected...it's so red that i'm not sure about it and i'm so nervous about if i have to make the surgery again?
I am 100% feeling your pain it makes me so upset I tend to get headaches and yes the funny part is alot of people didn't know till I said something and the Techniques you were doing i have learned over the years to try them and I guess they have worked its hard but it works for a quick second sometimes I would look up.
for to long my eye would strain itself or I would look over to long that eye would start to black out im going to get it looked at in the next few weeks I'm so nervous but ready I have had sooo many negative comments been in so many fights over my eye and its just so sad I feel your pain
Da puppy is THE CUTEST BOYYYYYYY
Im lazy eye too and people mad fun of me and called me Cockeyed and I'm scared to get surgery ... u giving me sooo much confidence
Thank you for being brave! My son has this and I’m so inspired by you!
Aw no problem happy it helped you!
i came across ur vlog while checking on how lazy eye operation is done.35yrs of having a lazy eye..my other eye moves outwards and been thinking of having an operation.maybe someday will have it done when ive saved up enough money😊thanks for sharing ur experience.
Just found you on RUclips, I was searching up about this surgery my baby girl is going to be doing next month. Thank you so much for sharing your story, this brought me so much peace. New subscriber/Instagram follower as well I love your style 😍
Aww thank you! ❤️ & np, I’m planning on doing an update video so stay tuned!
Stephanie Macedo yes!! Can’t wait 🙌🏼
Your baby girl will do fine! I’ve had mine done MANY times because of my eye condition. I started getting them when i was 4-6?? i believe. and i’ve had one every 1-2 years because of my condition. but i’ve always been fine, recovery usually goes smoothly and there’s not much pain, just a bit of discomfort in wanting to rub my eyes but not able to the way i’d like. i’m having another one in 2-3 weeks. my last one was 3 years ago, so i’m kind of nervous for another one after a while 😂
I just love your realness! So glad to see a new video from you. I die when Ben is demanding attention and your reaction 😂.
He does that ONLY on his terms lol and thank you! ❤️
Get well soon girl and know one thing you are beautiful just the way you are❤️
Thank you ❤️😘
I had a lazy eye my whole life, got bullied and what not. Trying to help my eye as a kid wearing an eye patch. I’d get called a pirate all the time. finally I was able to go for surgery. It was really really painful for me and I was 13. I went to Toronto. They did an amazing job!
Omg glad you’re doing good! Ben is so cute.
You should watch
Good Girls
And Always a Witch on Netflix!
I’m having the surgery in 14 days and I’m nervous but watching your video helps me and I had it when I was two I had two muscles cut in each eye and now I am 11 and it’s my left eye that keeps crossing and I’m going to get two muscles cut.thanks for motivating me
No problem! It makes me happy knowing it helped!
Sending prayers your way!
Questions;
Do they make you fall asleep?
Do they make your eye fall asleep?
Does it hurt?
Did it hurt more after?
Im just worried :(
They use General Anesthesia so you are completely unconscious... The surgery itself doesn't feel much, the stitches are soluble so they dissolve after some time... If all goes well there's just swelling for a couple of days... 😊👍🏻
Steph glad you feeling better 😘 Your are beautiful 💕👍 Your fur baby loves you 🐶🥰
I stopped wearing my glasses in 4th grade because I was embarrassed and made fun of.. how I regret it now that I’m an adult! Maybe my eyes would be better if I would have kept wearing them!! Now I finally got the courage to make an appointment and it’s around the corner!!
I had a lazy eye when I was 6 years old. I was luckily to young to be like insecure so that was good but I wasnt really scared to whoever is going to get surgry for it just dont think to much about it. It has made my eyes so much better and you will feel so much better after you do the surgry. The only thing that bugs me is I am still wearing glasses because of it and I still have to go to primary children’s every year to get it checked out and I am almost 14 and I have worn glasses all my life. But over all I love that I got the surgry and it made a big difference off of pictures. :)
Just ran across this video and enjoyed the relatable content. I had lazy eye on both eyes up until I was 18 when I had the surgery and I ended up getting double vision. It was interesting seeing your experience and stance with your lazy eye journey
Hi just wondering if your double vision has gone
Natasha Baker nope I still have double vision
I had surgery on my right eye for stabism when i was 8 years old (I am 41 now) and the strabism came back with the years. I didn't know that i could have the surgery again. Take care 😊
Yes you can! He said I can get it again if needed too 😊💕
Melanie Prevost strabismus cane back ? For How long the surgery was helpful ?
@@j.mortha I noticed a change when I was probably 20 years old and my optometrist told me that if it came back it would probably happen again so a second surgery wouldn't help in his opinion.
Melanie Prevost you left your eye with squint ?
We love you Steph no matter what, you are beautiful inside & out, and that’s the most important.
You guys are THE sweetest! 💕💕
I’m on day 6 and I can’t imagine driving. Using both of my eyes gives me double vision. You healed pretty quick I can’t wait to be normal!!!😩
Everyone is different but I would definitely rest when u need to and I’m sure it will go down. 💕
Day 3 after left eye 4th nerve palsy surgery. I’m kinda concerned about my blurry vision. I had perfect vision before but I’m gonna give it a week for swellling in eye to go down before I sound the alarm to my dr. My eyes feel way more straight, not perfect but i won’t state facts for a month. The one thing that improved right away is I can hold a gaze to anyone. Usually I’ll feel my left eye drift upon eye contact and I would look away, but now I feel like the terminator and can stare at anyone lol
Isn’t it the best feeling?! I also loved that I could now just look at someone and not feel it drift 🙌🏼
i'm getting this surgery tomorrow and this made me feel so much better about it🌝
Good I’m glad to hear it helped!
Was surgery painful .. it was under general anthesia or local ?
Hi prima! I'm having the same surgery, on my left eye next month in October for the 6th time and I'm nervous. The last time was in 1988. Omg, I'm terrified. Miss you, and so very proud of you!
You’ll be fine, stay positive! Wishing you the best xo
i came back to this video after i had mine done last week
“Gotta be careful when you have an aries dog.” Omg I CANT 😂 i had a gemini dog and he was so chill but sooooo dramatic if he didn’t get his way all the time. Glad you’re recovering well!
😭😭 Omg chill & dramatic, sounds like a Gemini to me LOL and thank you!
I am so happy for you my love. Thanks for always being so informative. You are a true beauty but your soul is even more beautiful!!! Praying for you may you have a speedy recovery.
Xoxo
Aww 🌸 So sweet thank you!
You are so brave! Hope u continue healing well!
Ps. Ben seems like the best emotional support dog ever 12/12 for ben
Xx