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Middle ear effusion

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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)

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 damage and diabetes

Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

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.

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.

Eye care and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Periorbital and orbital cellulitis

Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.

Myringotomy and ear tubes: Care at home after the procedure

A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which tiny soft tubes are placed in a child's ear to drain fluid. Learn how to care for a myringotomy at home.

Mastoidectomy to treat cholesteatoma or ear infection

A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.

Swimmer's ear (otitis externa)

Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.

Ear infection (otitis media) in children

Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.

Ear cleaning: How to clean your child's ears

Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.

Turner syndrome

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

Ciprodex Ear Drops: How to put in

Your child's doctor prescribed a medicine called Ciprodex ear drops to prevent and treat your child's ear infection. This information sheet explains what Ciprodex is, how to give it, and its possible side effects.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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.

Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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.

Eye conditions in your baby

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

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.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

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

Eye examination for your child

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

Eye drops: How to give eye drops to a child

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

Pierced ear infection

A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.