The prevalence of myopia is increasing globally. Complications of myopia are associated with huge economic and social costs. It is believed that high myopia in adulthood can be traced back to school age onset myopia. Therefore, it is crucial and urgent to implement effective measures of myopia control, which may include preventing myopia onset as …
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Why do children get headaches? Headaches in children are common and usually not serious. Causes include migraines, stress and tension headaches, trauma, sinus disease, and eye problems. Brain tumours in children as a cause for headaches are extremely rare, and are usually associated with additional neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, weakness of the arms or …
Babies and toddlers love playing with smartphones and tablets, and quickly get the hang of them. When you’re a busy parent, it is easier to keep your baby or young child entertained while you cook the dinner or finish a car journey. You may also feel it’s important for your child to get a head …
WHAT IS NYSTAGMUS? Nystagmus is an involuntary, shaking, “to and fro” movement of the eyes. These jiggling or jerking movements are usually in horizontal , vertical or torsional directions. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NYSTAGMUS? Nystagmus is typically classified as congenital or acquired, with multiple subcategories. Congenital nystagmus onset is typically between 6 weeks …
PEDIATRIC ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS When our eyes are exposed to some specific allergen, our eyes react and producers reaction which is called as allergic conjunctivitis.The conjunctiva is a loose tissue which is present over the eyeball. It has got two parts namely palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva. This layer also contains accessory lacrimal glands which secretes lubricants …