Re: strabismus in later life

On Feb 21, 6:04 pm, "MsBraimy via MedKB.com" <u33689@uwe> wrote:
andy wrote:
I am 63 and i am petrified for my future.I have had strabismus in my
left eye that goes out since i was 3. I have had 3 eye surgeries on
the left eye at 6, 16 and 21. Now the eye is back out. I have glaucoma
(using drops),dry macular degeneration and cataracts in both eyes. I
am noticing slight changes. ....... does anybody have any ideas or
is there a medical person who can give me an idea what i am likely
facing. the doctors here don't tell me much. any input would be
appreciated. thanks.
Andy

I am sorry Andy that the doctors who treat you don't tell you much.  It seems
to be the general attitude:  The patient must be dumb anyway and has no need
to know much (because obviously s/he won't understand it).  Too bad, and I
share your frustration.

--
MsBrainy

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yes, generic insult of doctors very useful.
.

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