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Sep 19, 2022 · Lady Louise Windsor, 18, was born with a rare eye condition called esotropia, or “squint”.
- Lady Louise's Eye Condition
- What Is Esotropia?
- What Kind of Surgeries Did Lady Louise get?
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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Nov 10, 2021 · Lady Louise Windsor, the eldest of Edward's two children and Queen Elizabeth's youngest granddaughter, was born in 2003 and turned 18 in November 2021. While she is a bona fide young lady in her own right, Louise has stayed largely out of the public eye at her parents' request.
Feb 20, 2023 · Lady Louise Windsor's birth was quite dramatic. She had to be born via an emergency caesarian section and only weighed 4 pounds 9 ounces. Her mother Sophie, Countess of Wessex, almost died from excessive blood loss. It is thought that Louise's esotropia was a result of her premature birth.
Oct 12, 2015 · 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 Louise Windsor was born...
Oct 13, 2022 · Sophie Wessex’s daughter Lady Louise Windsor was born with esotropia, a rare eye condition. The Mirror describes esotropia, also called ‘squint’ , as a condition that makes people’s eyes look in different directions.
