It's not because you have just been diagnosed that you have just gotten it. I'd say: do some ressearch, get to know yourself and just carry on with what you're doing!
It might be scary at first, you just have to adapt with it. I remember growing up and hating the fact I had this thing wrong with my eyes, but it's not all bad! Your eyes are beautiful!
You just have to learn about the syndrome. I mean I'm still learning things today. It's nothing scary! It's just your way of being different.... and different is always good!
Xanti (male)
Date of Birth: September 14, 2006
Date of 1st diagnosis: April 3, 2008 by Dr. Walter Fierson. Duane’s Syndrome. Suggested one surgery only, the MRR.
Date of 2nd opinion diagnosis: May 21, 2008 by Dr. Arthur Rosenbaum...
I was born with Duanes. My grandma, uncle, father all have it. My mother is a carrier. My "eye tricks" have fascinated many and growing up with Duanes hasn't limited me. Duanes has been something that I don't hide because of how unique it's made me!
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A year after my second daughter was born we had a picture taken with Santa and someone noticed her eyes were crossed. I made a point to say no they aren't I know exactly what she was looking at and it looks like one eye just isn't looking. They disag...