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Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Parents
Adenoids trap germs, so sometimes they swell while fighting an infection. If they get infected, tonsils and adenoids might be removed in a surgery at the same time.
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Ear Anomalies for Parents
An ear anomaly is when the size or shape of the outer, middle, or inner ear is different than usual. It can change how the ear looks and how a child hears.
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Amblyopia for Parents
Amblyopia interferes with the way the eye and the brain work together. The result is poor vision. Treatment may involve glasses, patches, eye drops, or surgery.
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A to Z: Hearing Loss, Mixed for Parents
Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the ear and auditory nerve.
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Health Care Providers: Otolaryngologists for Parents
An otolaryngologist, often called an ENT, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
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Glaucoma for Parents
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve. The condition gets worse over time and leads to a loss of vision if not treated.
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Visual Impairment for Teens
When one or more parts of the eye or brain that are needed to process images become diseased or damaged, severe or total loss of vision can occur. Read all about visual impairment.
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Plastic Surgery for Teens
Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.
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Hearing Loss for Parents
Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.
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Treacher Collins Syndrome for Parents
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) refers to a group of facial features that some babies are born with. TCS causes distinctive abnormalities of the head and face, but doesn't affect intelligence or lifespan.