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.
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.
Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.
Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.
Learn how ptosis is treated and how to care for your child after the surgery.
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.
Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.
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.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Discover how cataracts develop in children and how they can be treated.
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A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
