Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
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.
Microtia is a condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped or absent. Learn about surgical ear reconstruction, where rib cartilage is used to create a new outer ear, as well as alternatives like prosthetic ears.
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.
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.
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.
Learn what to expect when a child receives a custom-fitted eye after an enucleation.
Learn about the importance of routine health care. Also find information about the importance of sleep and physical activity and how much your child should be getting.
Enucleation is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased eye. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child afterwards.
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.
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.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.
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.
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.
Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.
An overview of the different causes, symptoms and treatments of this common eye infection in children known as pink eye.
If you have JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam.
A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.
Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.
Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.
Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.
