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      Regular eye exams for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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

      Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

      Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

      Eye care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      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.

      Eye care and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

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      This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

      Regular eye exams for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      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.

      Enucleation: Removing your child's eye

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

      Complications of JIA

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      Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

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

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

      Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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      Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

      Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

      Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      Eye examination for your child

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      Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.

      Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

      Diagnosing JIA

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      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.

      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.

      Eye drops: How to give eye drops to a child

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

      Psoriatic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Psoriatic arthritis is one type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn about the symptoms and possible complications of this condition.

      The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on the family

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      This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are ways to manage this impact.

      Eye clinic

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      Find information about how your eyes work and what happens when you take your child for an eye exam. You can also learn about basic first aid for eye injuries, and different types of eye conditions and how they are treated.

      Oligoarticular arthritis

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      Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

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      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.

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