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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.

Screening for complications of diabetes

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Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.

Complications of diabetes

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Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.

Complications of sickle cell disease

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In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

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Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

Other late effects of diabetes

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Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.

Complications of sickle cell disease

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In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.

Kidney disease and diabetes

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Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes health care

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An overview of helping your child make the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Find out when they should start transitioning and what to expect in the future.

Types of diabetes

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Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.

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.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

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

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.

Diabetes

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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.

Celiac disease and diabetes

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An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.

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.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and diabetes

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Learn about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why it occurs more often in people with type 2 diabetes and those who are overweight.

Addison's disease and diabetes

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Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

Management of type 2 diabetes

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In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.

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.

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 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 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.