Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.
Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.
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.
Ptosis a condition that causes a droopy upper eyelid or eyelids. Read about what causes ptosis, how it might affect your child and how it is treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Discover how cataracts develop in children and how they can be treated.
A corneal transplant replaces a cloudy or damaged part of the cornea with a clear cornea from a donor. Read about corneal transplants and follow-up care.
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 what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
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Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
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.
An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.