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… Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to take in images only from the stronger eye. If the weak eye doesn't have to work, it isn't able to …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview … Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't hold still, … another adult help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the eye since this can scratch the …
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… Chemical Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) On this page: Overview Overview Chemical pink eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pink eye is caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, or chemicals …
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… Cold Packs for Eye Injuries On this page: Overview … therapy is usually used immediately after an injury. For an eye injury, use one of the following methods: Ice towel. Wet … minutes. Remove the towel from the bag and place it on the eye. Use this method when an ice pack is too heavy to put on …
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Eye Protection for Work and Sports On this page: Overview … Overview Many types of protective eyewear are available. Lenses in the eyewear come in a variety of thicknesses. The thickness of …
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… Glaucoma: Target Eye Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In the treatment of glaucoma , your eye doctor will try to keep your eye pressure ( intraocular pressure, or IOP ) from rising …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 On this page: If your child who has Down syndrome is between the ages of 1 and 5 years, you will … concerns like: Growth and development. Children with Down syndrome grow and develop in the same way as other children …
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… Post-Thrombotic Syndrome On this page: … skin on the area, which bruises easily. The skin may be dry and may peel. How is it treated? You may need to wear … skin on the area, which bruises easily. The skin may be dry and may peel. How is it treated? You may need to wear …
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… Guillain-Barré Syndrome On this page: … , which can cause fever, rash, painful joints, and red eyes. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include: Numbness or … chewing, and swallowing. Not being able to move your eyes. Back pain. Symptoms usually start with numbness or …
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… Tourette Syndrome (TS) On this page: Related … sounds that last for seconds or minutes. Tics can include: Eye blinking and eye rolling. Jerking of the neck. Coughing or …