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… Farsightedness (Hyperopia) On this page: … normal, not a disease. How it affects you may change as you age. What causes it? Farsightedness occurs when light … when the eye has stopped growing (at around 9 years of age), the eye can usually adjust to make up for the problem. …
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… Milestones for 9-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview Overview If you … problems: footnote 1 At least every 10 years if you are age 19 to 40. At least every 5 years if you are age 41 to 55. At least every 3 years if you are age 56 to …
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… Developmental Problems: Testing On this page: Overview Overview The … for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually done at ages 18 months and 36 months. The doctor will use … with the normal milestones of children of the same age. At routine checkups, the doctor will watch for early …
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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Overview A growth chart is … are plotted on a graph according to your child's age and sex. Growth charts show the consistency of your … you have any concerns. Go to the Dietitians of Canada web page "Is My Child Growing Well?" at …
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… Infertility: Factors That Affect Treatment Success On this page: Overview Overview Infertility … with or without treatment. Major ones include: Your age and how long you've been trying to conceive. Your age (and the age of your egg supply) has a big impact on …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental … teeth usually break through the gums (erupt) between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Then the permanent teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the …
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… How Asthma Develops in Children On this page: Overview Overview Asthma … (chronic) disease of childhood. It usually develops before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get … with persistent asthma began wheezing before 6 months of age and about 75 out of 100 began wheezing by 3 years of …
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… ADHD and Hyperactivity On this page: Overview Overview What is … to inappropriate or excessive activity for a person's age or situation. Hyperactivity is not always a continuous … when they do not show it. Some symptoms are common in all age groups, such as talking excessively or having difficulty …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing On this page: Overview Overview If you have … that may have touched the plant. Sometimes the resulting rash ( contact dermatitis ) can be completely avoided by … can prevent the soap from drying your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream water if you are outdoors. …
