Celebrities with Strabismus: Famous Faces with Misaligned Eyes
As someone who has suffered from strabismus since birth, I developed a habit of being very detail-oriented about people's eyes as I grew up. This led me to deeply appreciate beautiful, straight eyes. However, I also found it fascinating when I met or saw someone with a squint like mine. It didn't take long for me to realize that some famous people also suffered from this visual condition. This realization inspired me to create a top list of strabismus celebrities, i.e., celebrities with some form of misaligned eyes.
It's important to note that strabismus, a condition where the eyes are misaligned, affects many people, including some well-known celebrities. I've seen many lists of squint celebrities featuring artists with other eye conditions. Here is a list of famous individuals who have strabismus, even if they haven't publicly mentioned it but there's enough evidence to support it:
Because strabismus can cause lazy eye (amblyopia) some celebrities listed in this post may be also featured in the post about celebrity lazy eye.
Kristen Bell
Type of strabismus: Esotropia (inward turn)
Birthplace: Huntington Woods, MI, USA
Birth Date: July 18, 1980, Age: 44
Ryan Gosling
Type of strabismus: Exotropia-Hypertropia (outward-upward turn) on his right eye.
Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
Birth Date: November 12, 1980, Age: 44
Probably as consequence of the strabismus, Ryan Gosling has a lazy eye.
President Abraham Lincoln
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on his left eye.
Birthplace: Larue County, Kentucky, United States
Life time: February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865
Kate Moss
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on her right eye.
Birthplace: Croydon, United Kingdom
Birth Date: January 16, 1974, Age: 50 years
Penelope Cruz
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on her left eye.
Birthplace: Municipality of Alcobendas, Spain
Birth Date: April 28, 1974, Age 50 years
Barbra Streisand
Type of strabismus: Esotropia (inward turn) on her left eye.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 24, 1942, Age 82 years
Jack Elam
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Miami, Arizona, United States
Life Time: November 13, 1920 - October 20, 2003
Jean-Paul Sartre
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: Paris, France
Life Time: June 21, 1905 - April 15, 1980
Marty Feldman
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Canning Town, London, United Kingdom
Life Time: July 8, 1934 - December 2, 1982
Stuart Scott
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Life Time: July 19, 1965 - January 4, 2015
Ben Turpin
Type of strabismus: Esotropia (inward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Life Time: September 19, 1869 - July 1, 1940
The Notorious B.I.G.
Type of strabismus: Intermittent Exotropia (outward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Kilwinning, United Kingdom
Life Time: May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997
The strabismus of Notorious B.I.G. goes beyond the eye misalignment and most likely Biggie Smalls had lazy eye.
Colin Hay
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 29, 1953, Age 71 years
It's important to mention that Mr. Hay seems to has overcome the strabismus and lazy eye problem in adulthood, proving that it's never too late to treat lazy eye.
Shawn Michaels
Type of strabismus: Esotropia (inward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Chandler, Arizona, United States
Birth Date: July 22, 1965, Age 59 years
Mr. Michaels seems not worry about the misalignment of his eyes, which has accompanied him throughout his life. The downside of not having treated his strabismus it's the fact that as of now Shawn Michaels has lazy eye.
Groucho Marx
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Life Time: October 2, 1890 - August 19, 1977
Andy Cohen
Type of strabismus: Esotropia (inward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: June 2, 1968, Age 56 years
Ed Sheeran
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on left eye.
Birthplace: Halifax, United Kingdom
Birth Date: February 17, 1991, Age 33 years
There are also suspicions about Ed Sheeran having lazy eye.
Jason Momoa
Type of strabismus: Exotropia (outward turn) on right eye.
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Birth Date: August 1, 1979, Age 45 years
To better understand the Momoa's case, read about the Jason Momoa's apparently lazy eye.
These celebrities have achieved great success despite their condition, proving that strabismus doesn't have to be a barrier to success.
Revolutionary Solutions for Adult Strabismus
While these famous people have managed to live with strabismus, it’s important to recognize that many individuals with strabismus and amblyopia might seek ways to improve their vision. Traditionally, treatments for strabismus and lazy eye have been child-focused, but recent advancements now make it possible to treat adults as well.
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This program is not only transformative for children; it also provides a promising solution for adults dealing with squint, amblyopia and binocular vision disorders. By improving visual alignment and enhancing binocular vision, Equal-Eyes sets a new benchmark in adult lazy eye treatment.
If you or someone you know is struggling with squint or lazy eye, exploring vision therapy options like Equal-Eyes could significantly enhance visual well-being.
Conclusion
These celebrities have achieved great success despite their condition, proving that strabismus doesn't have to be a barrier to success. It highlights the resilience and adaptability of individuals with this condition in its many forms (esotropia, exotropia, hypertropia, hypertropia). By recognizing and celebrating these famous faces, we can foster greater awareness and understanding of strabismus. If you or someone you know is struggling with squint or lazy eye, exploring new vision therapy options like Equal-Eyes could significantly enhance visual well-being, and make a big difference in your battle against strabismus.