No, I am not a drunk or meth head, I have strabimus. I found out today that I am part of 2% of the population who has this condition. Don't worry, the doc said I ain't that special. ha
Losing my sight is one of my greatest fears. My paternal grandfather was blind before he died, and seeing how slowly losing his vision prevented him from taking his daily walks was heart-breaking. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
I have been wearing glasses for most of my life. It started when I was three. The doc told my folks if I wore glasses, it would take the 'turns' out of my eyes (I was cross-eyed).
See dorky pic #1 & #2:
Finally, at the end of Grade 9 I saw a specialist in Gander, who informed my folks that wearing glasses did nothing, that I needed surgery. Oh, and I needed to wear a patch over my dominant eye to strengthen my weak (lazy. ha) one. Great times.
From the first day of that summer and the first three months of grade 10 I was a friggin pirate. Social life with girls was non-existent (I'm blaming it on the patch, not of lack of social skills!) and playing sports with a nasty blind side caused a few bumps.
After the doc cut, moved, and stitched BOTH eyes, I was bloodshot for three weeks. Teachers kept asking me, "Are you OK?" Even today, I look like I am tired or drunk/stoned most of the time (no comments, please).
So today, after the doc explained my medical condition, and that I'll have to deal with the clumsiness and lack of depth perception all my life, I asked him, "Why am I decent at passing in hockey and basketball, but I'm a terrible shot?"
Apparently, because my teammates are moving along with me, it is OK when I pass. But because the net/rim is fixed, my brain has problems analyzing as I am moving and shooting. Well, I'm sure the boys will understand that the next time I miss an open net or I shoot an air ball.
Back at bumping into things. Or my Masters!
1 comment:
Strabismus IS crossed eyed - you've had it your entire life. The 2% of the population thing is something different. And, no comment about the $3.59 O.J.? hehehe:)
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