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… newborns are found at birth during a doctor examination before leaving the hospital or … finds signs of a cataract during an eye examination, your child will be referred to a … newborns are found at birth during a doctor examination before leaving the hospital or …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 … clear covering of the eye (corneal edema). Bleeding in the front of the eye (hyphema). …
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126 What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One …
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… Living With Poor Eyesight What Increases Your Risk Things that increase your risk for … genetic conditions . Diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar (glucose) levels can damage … can make chemicals called free radicals form. High levels of free radicals can damage cells, …
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… Overview When should I consider having surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing … reading and driving. Where should I go for surgery? The most important factor to consider …
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… Overview The day after surgery to remove a cataract , you will most … These may be signs of a complication from the surgery. Wear your glasses or sunglasses when … our content . … Overview The day after surgery to remove a cataract , you will most …
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… Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #35 Heat-related Illness …
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… Getting children involved in lots of fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s … family life. How to get children involved in physical activity Helping children find …
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… – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical … Everyday physical activity for school-age children Most elementary school-age children …
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… solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health … solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health …
