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Eye Infection and Your Newborn Baby [English] Permalink Public

Most of the time, puffy or red eyes in your baby are caused by a blocked tear duct or infection by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections may be serious and need special medication. This handout from Perinatal Services BC describes what to watch for. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidel...

Syphilis in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Syphilis is a serious infection. You can have syphilis and not know it. Syphilis can harm you and your baby. Congenital syphilis occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy or at birth. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to premature birth, long-term neurological issues, bone deformities, deafness, or even stillbirth. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resour...

After your Retinal Surgery [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information how to care for your eye after surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Teaching Your Child To Use Eye Contact (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Eye contact is one of the earliest forms of communication that develops. We use eye contact to send a message and to make sure that our message has been received or understood. Some children have not yet learned to look at someone to get their needs met. We can try to teach them to look at us by using People Games. (English) Colour

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Eye Drops: How to Give Eye Drops to a Child [English] Permalink Public

​Your child's doctor prescribed eye drops for your child's eyes. Eye drops are medicine. This page explains how to give your child eye drops. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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Febrile Seizures - Convulsions Caused by Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child has reacted strongly to a fever by having a seizure. This information explains what to do if your child has a febrile seizure. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Online Resources for Early Childhood Development (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Here are some resources about caring for your child’s health. Read about keeping your child healthy and safe. Learn how their eyes, teeth, gums, hearing, and communicating change as they grow. (English) Colour

Post-operative Instructions for Cataract Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet that contains a few simple tips to aid the healing process after your cataract removal and lens implant. (English) Black & White

Cataract Surgery - Discharge Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Following any operation on your eye, special attention is required to ensure a successful recovery at home. This sheet contains information on the use of an eye patch and eye drops, and permitted activities. (English) Black & White