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Sep 19, 2022 · Those who do not follow the royals closely may not be aware that Louise – who is one of the more seldom-seen family members – was born with a rare eye condition called esotropia, or “squint”.
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Lady Louise Windsor set to attend St Andrews University. UK...
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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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Apr 23, 2021 · Sophie Wessex: Expert discusses Lady Louise's esotropia. Royal Family members gathered to bid Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, farewell on April 17, eight days after his death on April 9.
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Feb 20, 2023 · Those who've been keeping tabs on the royal family might remember that Louise's eyes used to appear as if they were looking in different directions when she was a young child. Read on to discover more about this rare condition and how Louise managed to overcome it.
Jun 29, 2022 · Sophie Wessex's daughter Lady Louise Windsor was born with a condition that caused her eye to turn inwards – and the rare health issue had an unexpected impact on the Countess of Wessex's...
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- Melanie Macleod
Oct 11, 2015 · Speaking publicly for the first time about Lady Louise‘s eyesight to UK newspaper the Sunday Express, Sophie reveals that her daughter’s “profound squint” – which causes blurred or ...
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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 to...
