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Adenovirus Infections

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause respiratory (breathing) illnesses.

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Angelman Syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that causes developmental and neurological problems.

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Astigmatism, Hyperopia, and Myopia

Astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia are refractive errors of the eye seen in 20 percent of children.

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Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic condition that causes swelling and irritation of the eyelid.

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Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)

A blocked tear duct can be a relatively common ailment that affects as many as 6 percent of newborns.

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Chalazion

A chalazion is a persistent inflammation or swelling of the upper or lower eyelid that can also include the middle part of the eyelid.

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Congenital Rubella

Congenital rubella syndrome (measles) is a virus that can cause birth defects if a mother passes it to her fetus.

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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.

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Corneal Abrasions

A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This is a very common occurrence in...

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Eye Injuries

Eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are a common cause of vision loss in children.

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Eye Socket Fracture

An eye socket, or orbital, fracture occurs when one or more bones surrounding the eye are broken.

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Haemophilus Influenzae Infections

Haemophilus influenzae, or H. influenzae, is a group of bacteria that cause different types of infections.

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Hemifacial Microsomia

Hemifacial microsomia is a condition in which half of one side of the face is underdeveloped and doesn't grow normally.

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Hyphema

Hyphema refers to blood collecting in the anterior chamber of the eye, the front section of the eye's interior.

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Iritis (Uveitis)

Iritis is a form of uveitis and refers to the inflammation of the iris of the eye. It’s the most common form of uveitis in children.

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Kabuki Syndrome

Kabuki syndrome is a rare congenital disorder.

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Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes the body's connective tissues to be weaker than they should be.

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Myopia

Children with myopia (nearsightedness) can see close up, but have problems seeing things far away.

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Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis are inflammation and infection of the tissue and skin surrounding the eye.

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Pfeiffer Syndrome

Pfeiffer syndrome is a complex genetic disorder in which certain bones in the skull fuse early in their development.

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Retinopathy of Prematurity ROP

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects blood vessels in premature babies’ eyes. Infants with more severe forms of ROP face a serious risk of blindness.

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Robin Sequence

Robin sequence (aka Pierre Robin sequence) is a combination of facial differences that are present at birth.

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Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome

Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones, which prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and...

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Stye (Hordeolum)

A stye, or hordeolum, is an inflammation of part of the eyelash.

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Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite, and it's usually acquired by the parasite getting into the body by the mouth.

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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in many different organs of the body.

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Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a series of exercises aimed at helping children whose eyes don’t work together properly.

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X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia

X-linked agammaglobulinemia is caused by a gene located on the X chromosome that makes your child unable to produce antibodies.

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