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Your hub for everything Duane Syndrome — blog posts, mentors, podcasts, and connections.

Advocates

Inspiring people who have Duane Syndrome — proving it doesn't define or limit what you can achieve.
Listen to their stories, browse through the comments — it's much more common than you think.

Emily DiDonato

Emily DiDonato

"It's hilarious, I have DS -- these eyes don't work, but they've made me a lot of money."

ModelContent Creator
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Grace McKagan

Grace McKagan

"That's why David Bowie is one of my heroes, because he has two different colored eyes."

Musician
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Michelle Yates

Michelle Yates

"I refused to talk about it, until now."

NutritionistPodcaster
Dr. Poonam Nathu

Dr. Poonam Nathu

"It's a big part of who I am and why I do what I do."

Neuro-OptometristDuane Mom
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Piper Armstrong

Piper Armstrong

"Just nice to know there's actually other people with this."

ModelContent Creator
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Blog

Posts and insights from the community.

Note Board

Find a mentor or become one. Leave a note for the community.

Mentor

Adult with Type 1 DS in the left eye. Had surgery at age 7. Happy to chat with parents of newly diagnosed kids about what to expect, school tips, and when surgery might help. Based in the US (EST timezone).

Contact: Email me through the site

Looking for Mentor

Parent of a 4-year-old recently diagnosed with Type 1. Looking for other parents who can share their experience — especially about the surgery decision. We're in Israel.

Contact: Email me through the site

MentorAnonymous

Teen (17) with bilateral Type 3 DS. Been dealing with this my whole life and I'm happy to talk to other teens who feel alone or different. It gets SO much better, I promise.

Contact: DM on Instagram