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Eye Problems in Children & How They're Treated221026eyes~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists specific eye problems and their treatments.6/30/2025 6:11:02 PM6/30/2025 6:11:02 PMSection Healthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Eyes > Eye Problems in Children & How They're A condition in which the pressure inside the eye is too high STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes{A502DBA1-5D8A-41E5-A8C9-8290BA61014E}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Eye Infections in Infants & Children2210202/6/2016 11:11:33 AM2/6/2016 11:11:33 AMSection Healthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Eyes > Eye Infections in Infants & Children Health Issues See How to Give Eye Drops and Eye Ointment STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes{B128068B-8BB3-41F9-A02B-4E9D87209547}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Treatment: Eye Patching, Drops, Digital Therapies & More221014eyes~American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information on amblyopia, or lazy eye, including symptoms, causes and the latest treatment options.7/7/2025 2:43:25 PM7/7/2025 2:43:25 PMHealthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Eyes > Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Treatment: Eye Patching, Drops, Digital Therapies & More Eye drops or ointment STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes{16C86C7E-49BE-4273-BF9E-80C29154EDBB}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Does my child need eye protection for sports?215965​Eye injuries are a major cause of vision loss in children, and many of these injuries occur while playing sports. Most of these eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear. Learn more here.11/10/2023 1:59:50 PM11/10/2023 1:59:50 PMMost eye injuries in sports happen when something hits or punctures the eye They can also lead to other eye conditions, such as early cataracts STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician{666B9C32-70A1-4F7E-B8EC-E1BBDB77BE6A}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
How to Give Eye Drops and Eye Ointment222413medication-safety~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information on how to give your child eye drops and eye ointment.9/15/2017 4:15:57 PM9/15/2017 4:15:57 PMConditions Place the washcloth on the eye and wait again Ask your child to close or blink his eyes for a minute to allow the eye drops or ointment to be dispersed throughout the eye STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety{CE4D67F6-C3A2-4019-A793-40068DA9A7F6}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
AAP and Ophthalmology Organizations Remind Doctors that Sign of Child Abuse Is Often Eye Injury213864news~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses the updated clinical report, “The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse” published in Pediatrics.7/28/2018 9:10:44 AM7/28/2018 9:10:44 AMConditions are mandated reporters of child abuse, and many times the key to detection is in the eyes STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/news{FD2BBE26-E7F7-4673-8BA8-F6923EDBC6D7}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Newborn Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)220564Erythromycin ointment prevents newborn pinkeye, protecting against infections like gonorrhea that can cause blindness or other serious health issues.3/19/2025 5:44:10 PM3/19/2025 5:44:10 PMConditions The ointment is applied onto your newborn's eyes shortly after birth to prevent infection Watch for signs of pinkeye even if your baby was treated with eye ointment STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond{BB68A0FE-D035-45CE-945E-F8195523BE6E}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
How can I help my child avoid eye and back strain from being on the computer?215983While virtual school has allowed millions of students to keep learning during the pandemic, it also has created some concerns we typically see in adults. This includes eye, neck and back strain for more time on computers. Learn more here.11/30/2021 5:38:45 PM11/30/2021 5:38:45 PMConditions Eye fatigue or strain, also known as asthnopia, can cause symptoms such as sore, irritated eyes, blurred vision, and headache This causes eyes to dry out more quickly STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician{692C344C-CCF7-4E9C-A599-EB430E9A3853}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Hand-Eye Coordination in School Age Children219777fitness~American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains the development of hand eye coordination in school age children.4/28/2026 4:02:02 PM4/28/2026 4:02:02 PMthis 6- to 9-year-old age group, the eye has usually achieved its normal round shape and the muscles of the eye can now help track and follow moving objects STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/fitness/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/fitness{79045BAD-FB51-4807-A22E-73DA98749133}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Surviving the Stomach Bug: Truths & Tips for Parents221270abdominal~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses 7 tips for surviving the stomach bug. 11/21/2015 11:37:43 AM11/21/2015 11:37:43 AMChronic Conditions Eyes Mental Health Conditions Surgical Conditions Healthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Abdominal > Surviving the Stomach Bug Stomach bugs tend to be the STS_ListItem_850https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/abdominal/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx0https://www.healthychildren.orghtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/abdominal{9BC5B3D3-57BB-4D4D-804B-B19AD6587BC5}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616

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