Cindy,

Not at all, although I've been told that I used to hold the book very close
to my face while reading.  Oddly enough, this has changed over the years and
I'm either going to have to get bifocals or opt for arm extensions.  ;>)

-Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Cindy Mallory [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 1:16 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My vision


In a message dated 9/8/00 9:37:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:

<<  Even though I have relatively good sight in each eye, I don't have
 binocular vision---hence, no real depth perception.  This is because the
 muscles in the left ocular orbit (I'm a left-hemi, like yourself) are
 affected by the CP and won't focus on the same object at the same time as
 the right eye.  Optometrists/Opthamologists have little experience with
 neurological insult unless, of course, you find a "specialist". >>


Kyle,
    Did this affect your reading ability during younger years before you
learned how to compensate?   Cindy