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.
If you have JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam.
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.
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.
Enucleation is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased eye. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child afterwards.
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.
Learn what to expect when a child receives a custom-fitted eye after an enucleation.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.
Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.
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.
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.
Psoriatic arthritis is one type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn about the symptoms and possible complications of this condition.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
Ocular albinism (OA) is a genetic condition that affects the pigment in the eyes. It causes poor eyesight. OA does not affect the pigment in the skin or the hair.
An overview of the different causes, symptoms and treatments of this common eye infection in children known as pink eye.
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