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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”.
- 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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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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Apr 17, 2021 · Lady Louise Windsor's 'cosmetically awkward' condition inspired Countess Sophie Wessex to become a patron of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. BY SUSHMA KARRA. UPDATED APR 17, 2021.
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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...