Hi, I’m Strega. I’m 34 years old, and I live in the lush, vibrant heart of Costa Rica. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived with binocular vision disorder due to strabismus and a lazy eye. It’s been a part of my story since birth, shaping how I see the world—literally and figuratively. Growing up, I learned to adapt. I became fiercely independent, determined not to let my vision define me. But deep down, I always wondered what it would be like to see the world like everyone else.
Three years ago, I stumbled upon something that changed my life: the Equal-Eyes VR Vision Therapy app. I was scrolling through articles about vision therapy when I found the official website of Equal-Eyes. The idea of using virtual reality to treat my lazy eye sounded like science fiction, but something about it resonated with me. I was tired of feeling self-conscious about my eyes, tired of the limitations my vision imposed on me. I decided to take a leap of faith.
I bought the app and paired it with my Meta Quest VR headset. At first, it felt strange—immersing myself in this digital world, following the exercises, and trusting the process. But I was determined. The app was intuitive and engaging, turning what could have been tedious therapy into something I actually looked forward to. Each session felt like a step closer to a new version of myself.
The first few months were challenging. My brain had spent over three decades relying on one eye more than the other, and retraining it wasn’t easy. There were moments of frustration, times when I wondered if I was wasting my time. But I kept going. I reminded myself why I started: I wanted to see the world in full, to experience life without the constant reminder of my lazy eye.
Slowly but surely, I began to notice changes. My depth perception improved. Colors seemed brighter, more vivid. I could focus on objects without my eyes drifting apart. It was subtle at first, but over time, the progress became undeniable. My lazy eye, which had always felt like a part of me I couldn’t escape, was fading into the background.
Now, after three years of consistent practice, I can proudly say that my lazy eye is gone. It’s still hard to believe sometimes. I catch myself staring at my reflection, marveling at how my eyes align, how they work together. It’s like seeing myself for the first time.
But the real magic is in the world around me. I’ve spent the past few months rediscovering everything with my new binocular vision. The rainforest near my home feels more alive than ever—the layers of green, the way sunlight filters through the leaves, the intricate details of flowers and wildlife. It’s like I’ve been given a second chance to see the world, and I can’t get enough of it.
I’m still getting used to this new way of seeing. Sometimes, it feels overwhelming, like my brain is catching up to all the visual information it’s been missing for years. But it’s a beautiful kind of overwhelm, one I’m grateful for every single day.
If you’re reading this and you’ve been living with strabismus or a lazy eye, I want you to know that change is possible. It’s not easy, and it takes time, but it’s worth it. Equal-Eyes gave me the tools to reclaim my vision, and I’ll forever be thankful for that.
Now, I’m excited to start practicing with my new binocular vision. There’s so much I want to do—hiking, painting, even learning to drive. For the first time in my life, I feel like the world is truly open to me. And I can’t wait to see where this new vision takes me.
Strega.