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      Strabismus surgery in children

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      Strabismus (misaligned eye) surgery tightens the weak eye muscles that move the eye or loosens the stronger ones. This helps the eyes line up better. Read what to expect from the surgery.

      Strabismus

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      Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not point in the same direction. Learn about the different types, what causes it, and how it is treated.

      Amblyopia

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      Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.

      Ptosis surgery

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      Learn how ptosis is treated and how to care for your child after the surgery.

      Optic neuritis

      Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.

      Ocular albinism

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      Ocular albinism (OA) is a genetic condition that affects the pigment in the eyes. It causes poor eyesight. OA does not affect the pigment in the skin or the hair.

      Eye conditions in your baby

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      Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.

      Effective management of diabetes care at home

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      Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

      Turner syndrome

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

      Eye patching for amblyopia

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      Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.

      Cataract in babies and children

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      Discover how cataracts develop in children and how they can be treated.

      Home hemodialysis for a child

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      Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.

      Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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      Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

      Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

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      In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

      Scoliosis: At home

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      This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.

      Home safety: Fall prevention

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      Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

      Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Factors to consider when leaving home

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      Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

      Dialysis options: How they compare

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      Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

      Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

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      Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

      Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

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      Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

      Going home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

      Chemotherapy as an outpatient

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      Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.

      Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

      Taking care of your child at home after hypospadias surgery

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      This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.

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