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Common Visual Deficits - A Guide to Aging Vision (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes some of the common visual changes in aging. Vision loss is a key risk for falls in the elderly. This guide provides information about vision loss and tips for vision care. (English) Colour

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...

Blepharoplasty (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Blepharoplasty is a procedure to remove excess skin and/or fat from the upper or lower eyelid. This factsheet provides information on what one can expect before, during, and after the procedure. (English) Black & White

Pink Eye (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Pink eye is an inflammation of the thin membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). This membrane becomes pink or red in colour. Pink eye is most often caused by a virus. It can also be caused by a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction. Pink eye is also called conjunctivitis. Audio available. (English)

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

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...

Pink Eye (Child) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Pink eye is an inflammation of the thin membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). This membrane becomes pink or red in colour. Pink eye is most often caused by a virus. It can also be caused by a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction. Pink eye is also called conjunctivitis. Audio available. (Chinese - Traditional)

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

Pink Eye (Child) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Pink eye is an inflammation of the thin membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). This membrane becomes pink or red in colour. Audio also available. Pink eye is most often caused by a virus. It can also be caused by a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction. Pink eye is also called conjunctivitis. Audio available. (Punjabi)

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

Corneal Abrasion [English] Permalink Public

Corneal abrasion (sounds like kor-nee-al ah-bray-shun) is a common eye injury. The cornea is the clear covering of the front part of the eye. A scratch, a poke, or other minor injury to the cornea is called an abrasion. (English) Colour

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Hyphema (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Hyphema (sounds like ‘high-fee-ma’) is a pooling or collection of blood in the front part of the eye, in the space between the cornea and the iris. The bleeding is usually from a blow to the eye. This factsheet describes how to care for yourself at home and prevent injuries to the eyes in the future. (English) Colour

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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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