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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.

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.

Managing Your Weight (Topic Center) - Children's Health System - Alabama for Teens

Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Get ideas on food, fitness, and staying motivated. We've also got weight management tools and recipes designed just for teens.

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.

Cholesteatoma for Parents

A cholesteatoma is a growth behind the eardrum that can damage the bones of the middle ear. Treating it can help prevent hearing loss.

Glaucoma for Parents

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve. The condition gets worse over time and leads to a loss of vision if not treated.

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.

Goldenhar Syndrome for Parents

Goldenhar syndrome can cause incomplete development of bones in the face, affecting the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and jaw. A cleft and craniofacial care team can help kids born with the condition.

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.

A to Z: Hearing Loss, Mixed for Parents

Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the ear and auditory nerve.