Eye Care
Protect your child's vision and eye health with regular exams and prompt treatment for any issues. Read about common eye problems, recognizing symptoms, and how to encourage safe play.
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Causes
Learn about underlying causes behind health conditions and concerns that affect your vision and the health of your eyes.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions within optometry.
Diagnosis
Understand various tests and procedures for diagnosing conditions related to the health of your eyes.
Management
Resources around managing the health of your eyes, or improving vision function with eye care.
Prevention
Maintaining healthy eyes can be accomplished with the right resources and help from proper vision care.
Related Conditions
Understand health conditions that can affect your vision, or symptoms that may be related to issues with your vision.
Symptoms
Educational content and resources for understanding symptoms that may be related to your vision health.
Treatment
Read up on the various treatment options for ongoing or acute health conditions of your eyes.
Types
Understand types of vision conditions, injuries, or health concerns that can be treated with proper eye care.
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Prevention
Eye Protection Keeps Kids in the Game
The sports that cause the most injuries are basketball, baseball, pool sports, and racket sports. Learn about how protective eyewear can help prevent eye injuries.
Treatment
Foreign Bodies in the Eye in Children
A foreign body in the eye is any object that isn’t supposed to be there. The foreign object may be in the conjunctiva. This is a thin membrane that covers the inside of the eyelids and the white of the eye. Or it may be in the cornea.
In Focus: Healthy Eyes
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Vision Milestones
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Prevention
Eye Protection Critical in Sports
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Management
Eye Care Specialists
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When to Get an Eye Exam
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Preventing Eye Injuries in Children
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Treatment
Eye Medicine and Vitamin K Injection for Newborns
Understanding common eye problems in children
Conjunctivitis in Children
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the eyeball. Conjunctivitis is also known as “pink eye.”
Styes in Children
A stye is a sore red bump on the edge of the eyelid. Styes are one of the most common eye problems in children. Here's what you should know.
First Aid for the Eyes
A helpful guide to treating different types of eye injuries.
Black Eye (Ecchymosis)
A black eye should be seen by a healthcare provider to make sure no injury has happened to the eye itself. Most black eyes heal completely and don't cause any damage.
Particle in the Eye (Child)
A conjunctival foreign body is a very small object, such as an eyelash or dirt, that has become trapped under the eyelid. Learn what to do at home for your child and when to call your child's health care provider.
When Your Child Has a Stye
A stye is a common problem in children. It's an infection that appears as a red bump or swelling near the rim of the upper or lower eyelid.
