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… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination and the …
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… a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), especially if …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood illness. …
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… to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their eyes and mouths Apply the repellent only on exposed skin or … face. Try to avoid getting it around your mouth or in your eyes. If you do get repellent in your eyes, flush well with water Do not use the repellent on open …
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… Shallow breathing (especially with infants) Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) …
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… Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts … Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts …
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… concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the … sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and … to show. UV radiation can also impact the health of your eyes. For example, UV exposure can contribute to premature …
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… stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near the eyes. It can be irritating, so avoid the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a …
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… a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can … care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and lung damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s … pH between 7.2 and 7.8 (ideal range). This will help reduce eye and skin irritations that can sometimes be caused by …
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… fall asleep while travelling in a car seat. Keep a close eye on a baby sleeping in the car and take your baby out of …
