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Pink eye—also called conjunctivitis—is the most common eye problem among children. Pink eye occurs when the lining of the eye and eyelid become irritated or infected, resulting in redness and inflammation. Both eyes are often affected at the same...
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Brown Syndrome is a rare and painless condition of the eyes that can affect both children and adults. Patients with Brown syndrome are unable to fully move one of their eyes, causing the affected eye to be stuck in the upward position. Brown...
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It’s natural for parents to want to know what color eyes their newborn child will have. Unfortunately, nature isn’t quite so accommodating. It’s very common that a baby’s final eye color will end up being something other...
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One day I met a woman and her daughter on the playground. I complimented the 4-year-old girl on her adorable eyeglasses. The mother tearfully disclosed that they were new, and then she went onto explain that her little girl had suddenly become...
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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month and a good time to make sure you’re caught up with your child’s eye care. Eye exams for children begin at birth, right in the delivery room when a nurse puts erythromycin ointment (an antibiotic)...
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The most common cause of vision loss in childhood is a condition called amblyopia. It can affect one or both eyes, causing vision to be decreased, fussy, or even completely lost. In a child affected with amblyopia, one eye does not see as well as...
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Retinoblastoma is a rare ocular (eye) tumor that occurs almost exclusively in children under the age of five, most often under the age of three. The tumor arises from the retina, which is a layer at the back of the eye responsible for sight. The...
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The holidays can be such a magical time for families. I love seeing children in my office, excited for special events or outings. Parents seem to enjoy this time of year as well—I know I do. However, added activities, travel, work, and the like can...
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Your baby’s first eye exam will likely occur before your baby even leaves the hospital, according to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). During these screenings, the doctor will be looking for signs that your baby’s eyes...
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Do your newborn’s eyes look watery or crusty, even when they aren’t actually crying? Excessive tearing or the presence of mucous in your baby’s eyes may indicate a blocked tear duct, medically known as nasolacrimal duct obstruction. More than 5...
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Researchers have discovered that decline of infant eye contact during the first few months of life may be an early sign of autism. A December 2013 study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health shows that infants at 2-6 months who...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 500,000 babies are born prematurely each year. Of these tiny patients, about half will be diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP. In ROP, the blood vessels in the...
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Strabismus is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in infants, toddlers, and children in which the eyes are misaligned. Each eye has six muscles that need to move in perfect unity to have optimal vision. Abnormal alignment of the eyes can be very...
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Any parent would be concerned if their child suddenly developed weakness and drooping on one side of the face. Bell’s palsy is one of the most common reasons for these symptoms to develop. Bell’s palsy is a weakness that affects only one side of...
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You might have noticed your pediatrician looking closely at your infant’s eyes while holding a machine like this called an ophthalmoscope. The purpose of this is to look for a red reflex in your baby or toddler’s eye. The red reflex is the same red...
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Babies don’t arrive in the world fully developed. In reality, they continue to develop even basic characteristics long after birth, including the important sense of sight. Baby’s vision also goes through developmental stages, changing over time as...
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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease—and in many cases, women who have chlamydia don’t suffer from any symptoms. If symptoms are present, they can include vaginal discharge, bleeding after sex, or itching and burning during...