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What is the rare eye condition Lady Louise Windsor was born with?
How did Lady Louise Windsor's rare health condition affect mum Sophie Wessex?
Did Lady Louise Windsor have esotropia?
When did Lady Louise Windsor get a second eye surgery?
Sep 19, 2022 · Monday 19 September 2022 07:16 BST. Comments. Lady Louise Windsor, 18, was born with a rare eye condition called esotropia, or “squint”. (Getty Images) Lady Louise Windsor was pushed...
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- What Is Esotropia?
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The College of Optometrists in Vision Development explains: "Esotropia is one of several types of Strabismus, which is the condition of eye turns or deviating eyes. Esotropia is the most common type of Strabismus, occurring in approximately one to two per cent of the population." Aside from surgery, there are other treatment routes that the family ...
Esotropia, causes a squint in one eye that turns inwards, according to the NHS. Although it's not known what causes the condition, it's believed that a premature birth can be behind it, and Lady Louise was born four weeks prematurely. Speaking to the Sunday Express, Sophie said: "Premature babies can often have squints because the eyes are the last...
At 18 months old, Lady Louise underwent surgery to correct her vision. Unfortunately, this was unsuccessful. "Her squint was quite profound when she was tiny," said the Duchess. "And it takes time to correct it. You've got to make sure one eye doesn’t become more dominant than the other." Lady Louise went on to have a second procedure in 2014, when...
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Feb 20, 2023 · Some outlets reported that Louise had exotropia (one or both eyes looking outward), but her mother set the record straight in the interview. "Louise was born with a squint. People have called it exotropia. It wasn't ever exotropia — that has been incorrect" (via Express).
Apr 23, 2021 · Lady Louise once lived with a condition named esotropia. Esotropia causes the eyes to turn inwards, resulting in vision impairment. The young royal lived with the condition until a few years...
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Jun 29, 2022 · Lady Louise Windsor was born with a rare eye condition that caused one of her eyes to turn inwards, and while she has since had surgery to correct the issue, it had an unexpected impact...
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Jun 21, 2021 · Delivered by emergency Caesarean section, following placental abruption – which causes severe blood loss to mum and baby – Lady Louise Windsor was born weighing 4lbs 9oz and was later found...
Oct 12, 2015 · 12 October 2015. Share this: The Countess of Wessex has revealed that her daughter's eye condition gave her reason to campaign for the blind and visually impaired. Her eldest child Lady...
