Fussy eaters could be faced with blindness – Vitamin A deficiency
‘Fussy eaters’ could be faced with blindness, eyesight experts warn.
Accomodative esotropia
Many children and adults may have a #lazy, #turned #in, #crossedeye.
Autism... We may not always understand or get it.
A good friend of mine that lives and understands #autism very well listed this and I felt I needed to share.
The Forgotten History of Autism
Decades ago, few pediatricians had heard of autism. In 1975, 1 in 5,000 kids was estimated to have it.
Today, 1 in 68 is on the autism spectrum. What caused this steep rise?
Peri Orbital Cellulitis
As a modern day parent you like to be well equipped to be able to effectively deal with any unforeseen situation for your children. Therefore, understanding the different forms of infection that might affect your child is importantOne such infection is Peri Orbital Cellulitis.
Childhood Blindness
The eye is the mechanism required to relay visual images to the brain for us to see. It requires that all components including iris, cornea, lens, retina work in a coordinated fashion to promote clear vision. A malfunctioning of any of these parts can cause partial or total blindness or other visual concerns.
Herpes simplex Type 1- A cold sore in the eye
The occurrence of the first episode of infection of this virus is referred to as the “primary infection”. This is often seen in childhood.
Jasmyn: Her Journey with Congenital Cataracts and Glaucoma
Hello, everyone ! My name is Jasmyn Elisa Polite.
I am 20 years old and a college student at Daytona State. I was diagnosed with cataracts as a baby an had to get cataract surgery. As a result, I was diagnosed with Glaucoma at 9 years old.
Marcus Gunn, or Jaw Winking Syndrome
Marcus Gunn first described the syndrome in 1883. Marcus Gunn phenomenon or ‘jaw’ winking phenomenon’ is seen in 4 to 6% of congenital ptosis patients
Juvenile Type 1 diabetes
Do you know the Four T signs of Type 1 Diabetes? It is important to raise awareness, remember them and know what to do if they spot them.
Eye care for Autism and special needs
Recently this little girl got standard glasses from an ordinary optometry clinic that didn’t cater for children with special needs or autism.
Bell’s Palsy
The facial nerve, cranial nerve (CN) VII, is a nerve which controls the muscles of facial #expressions such as smiling, frowning, etc. It also controls eyelid closure and is also partly involved with taste sensation.
Trichiasis- the Ingrowing Eyelashes
Do you have a foreign body sensation in your eye? Is the eye red and irritated yet not sore enough to worry about?
Eye Problems in Babies
Eye problems in Babies. Do they exist? Do infants have vision problems?
Dyslexia - How it feels to have it. One Person's Day to Day Account
I explain that being dyslexic is like running a 100-meter track race. In my lane I have hurdles, but no one else does.
Congenital Cataracts and Myopia in Babies
A concerned mother presented to my clinic, feeling her little boy couldn’t see. This little boy looked happy and was able to engage with objects at near. How was it possible that this smiling and content child couldn’t see?
Congenital Cataracts in a baby caused by the Rubella virus, otherwise known as German Measles
Rubella is a viral illness that causes a skin rash and joint pain. A rubella infection is mild for most people, but it can have catastrophic consequences for an unborn baby.
Ocular Albinism – Diminished Melanin in the eyes, skin and hair.
The many forms of albinism affects every race and takes many forms. Seeing one person with albinism doesn’t mean you have seen all forms of the condition. The only common factor is the reduction or total absence of melanin in the body.
Esotropia in Children – Turned in or Crossed eyes
Esotropia in children and adults is a type of strabismus or eye misalignment.
Newborn Eyesight: What can kids see?
It’s pretty common knowledge that babies are not born with the vision skills that they need for life. New mothers often wonder what exactly their newborns can actually see.