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… Should I Have Surgery? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action … Surgery Open/close information section Medical Tests Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of …
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… Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By … of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they … throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision skills needed …
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… symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you … More Information For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and …
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… about your baby’s vision, contact your healthcare provider. Hearing Special equipment … be offered in hospitals, or through public health offices. All babies born in B.C. are … about this screening, visit the  Provincial Health Services Authority website. Signs of …
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… whether you live alone, and what sort of assistance is available to you. Your family … whether you live alone, and what sort of assistance is available to you. Your family …
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… Overview All children need routine vision checks and eye … problems, especially genetic eye diseases. Signs of misaligned eyes, lazy eye, or … . A red, swollen, or cloudy eye. Children and teens with a disease that affects the eyes can …
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… least every 2 years if you are over age 65. Your eye doctor may also suggest that you get … If you have no signs of diabetic retinopathy, your doctor may recommend less frequent eye … Early Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens Vision Tests References …
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… don't wax kitchen and bathroom floors. Use non-skid, non-glare cleaners on smooth floors. Remove … don't wax kitchen and bathroom floors. Use non-skid, non-glare cleaners on smooth floors. …
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… Overview Vision changes that occur gradually over time … common causes are nearsightedness (myopia) in children and teens and presbyopia in people of … common causes are nearsightedness (myopia) in children and teens and presbyopia in people of …
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Overview People who have sickle cell disease can sometimes have vision problems. Blood cells that change shape, or "sickle," can get trapped in blood vessels, blocking the blood flow. When this …