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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.

Strabismus surgery in children

Strabismus (misaligned eye) surgery tightens the weak eye muscles that move the eye or loosens the stronger ones. This helps the eyes line up better. Read what to expect from the surgery.

Amblyopia (lazy eye) in children

Learn how the doctor can treat your child's amblyopia.

Ptosis surgery

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

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Cataract in babies and children

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

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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.

Your scoliosis surgery

Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Types of cancer surgery

Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

Eye conditions in your baby

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

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.

After surgery for brain tumours

An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.

What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

Living donor kidney transplant: Planned tests before surgery

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

What to do if your child gets sick before surgery

If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery.