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… caused by diabetes). Diabetic retinopathy can lead to poor vision and even blindness. Most of the time, it gets worse … leaks into the centre of your eye, you may have blurry vision. Most people with non-proliferative retinopathy have … part of your eye in front of the retina and change your vision. This bleeding can also cause scar tissue to form, …
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… (such as 180/110 or higher) can cause severe headaches and vision problems. How is it diagnosed? During a routine … your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their blood pressure …
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… eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a complication in children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Children and adults who have JIA can develop cataracts , glaucoma , corneal degeneration (band keratopathy), or vision loss. The incidence of eye disease is 2 to 34 out of …
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… Basics What is colour blindness? Colour blindness is a vision problem that means you have trouble seeing shades of … is important to detect the problem as early as possible. In children, colour vision problems can affect learning … routine checkups. Vision screening is recommended for all children at least once before entering school, preferably …
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… Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common cause of blurred vision. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. If you are … footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): …
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… What is strabismus? Strabismus (say "struh-BIZ-mus") is a vision problem in which both eyes do not look at the same … eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 If you have … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): …
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… sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults. But … history of cataracts may also develop them. Sometimes children are born with cataracts. What causes them? Aging … Surgery is usually done before this happens. Cataracts in children are rare but serious. If a cataract prevents light …
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… baby's long-term health. Your doctor will check your baby's vision, hearing, height, and weight, among other things. … Learn more Bilirubin Test Congenital Heart Defects in Children Developmental Problems: Testing Galactosemia Test … (TB) Screening Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens Routine Checkups Screening, 2 to 12 Years …
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… Tools What Gives a Child Inner Strength? How Can You Help Children Build Inner Strength? How Can You Help Teens Build … change. Inner strength can help a child face problems. Children who are resilient: Are more likely to grow into … others. Are loving and lovable. Are optimistic about life. Children often surprise us with how resilient they are. But …
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… eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to develop good vision. This leads to poor vision in the weaker eye. … eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 If you have … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): …
