03/23/2026
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As a child, Nikki experienced trauma that caused vision loss in her left eye. When one eye doesn’t see well, the brain can begin to “ignore” it, often leading to an outward drift called exotropia (as seen in her before photo). This misalignment was affecting not only her vision but also her confidence.
Nikki first underwent a quick 20-minute eye muscle surgery to straighten the eye. Because her vision is still limited, the eye later began to drift upward, something we can see in these cases. A second, shorter procedure (15 minutes!) helped correct that drift, leading to the result you see today. ✨
Here’s the reality: when strabismus is caused by vision loss, each surgery has about a 50% chance of lasting long-term. While we can’t change how the brain processes vision, we can adjust the muscles to improve alignment and confidence! 💙
