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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Hearing Loss, Mixed for Parents


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

  • 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.

  • Eardrum Injuries for Teens


    Perforated eardrums can really hurt. And if you can't hear as well as usual, they can be scary. The good news is, most people who have them get all their hearing back eventually.

  • 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.