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… Parents are often the first to notice vision problems in a young child. A vision examination … tearing when not crying. Has frequent eye infections, swollen eyelids, or frequent … (pink eye) is a common problem in children. Has eyes that seem to bulge, bounce, …
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… Symptoms Overview Many people have minor eye problems, such as eye strain, irritated eyes, … can affect your ability to function. Some children may have special risks for eye …
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… for a speck of dirt to get blown into your eye, for soap to wash into your eye, or for you … seeing? This means you are having new problems reading ordinary print or seeing … RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Pink eye (also called conjunctivitis) is redness and … not only pink eye but also many other problems that cause redness on or around the … is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so …
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… a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the … block this light, they can cause vision problems. What causes them in a child? Cataracts are rare in babies and children. But children may be born with …
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… occur at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's a lifelong … part of the pancreas called the islet (say "EYE-let") tissue. Type 1 diabetes starts … do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach …
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… Condition Basics What is type 2 diabetes in children? Type 2 diabetes is a condition in … time, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious problems such as: Eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). Diabetic …
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… heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. … Having dark, strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration In some cases, your … gets less oxygen. This happens mostly in children who have cyanotic heart defects ("blue …
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… ability to breathe: Getting worse? Breathing problems are getting worse Staying about the … and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are … have a fever, but you're not sure. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell …
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… Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children … that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you …
