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Eye ointment: How to apply

Follow these steps to put eye ointment in your child's eyes.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

An overview of the different causes, symptoms and treatments of this common eye infection in children known as pink eye.

Eye drops: How to give eye drops to a child

Follow these steps to put eye drops in your child's eyes.

Enucleation: Removing your child's eye

Enucleation is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased eye. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child afterwards.

Enucleation: Caring for your child's custom-fitted (artificial) eye

Learn what to expect when a child receives a custom-fitted eye after an enucleation.

Blocked tear ducts

Learn about what a blocked tear duct is, what causes it and the different treatments that may be recommended.

Eye injuries: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.

Ptosis surgery

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

Blocked tear duct surgery

A blocked tear duct stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. Learn how a blocked tear duct can be treated.

Strabismus

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.

Fingernail infection (paronychia)

An easy-to-understand overview of fingernail infections including possible causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.

Chalazion

Chalazion is a blocked gland in an eyelid. Learn how it is treated.

Cataract in babies and children

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

Regular eye exams for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

If you have JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam.

Skin biopsy: Caring for your child after the procedure

A skin biopsy helps diagnose skin problems. Find out how to help your child's skin heal after a skin biopsy and how to manage any complications.

Amblyopia

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

Newborn circumcision: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to take care of your newborn son after he is circumcised.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common skin infection that is caused by bacteria. Learn what to look for, and what you and your doctor can do to care for your child.

Eye patching for amblyopia

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

Eye care and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Eye care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Young people with arthritis are at risk of eye inflammation, called iritis. This page describes the use of eye drops and other medications to control eye inflammation. It also explains the importance of having regular eye checks if you have arthritis.

Corneal transplant surgery in children

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.

Regular eye exams for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

If your child has JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam.