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1. Spectacles help you see better when you have a refractive error. FACT! Spectacle lenses help people who have an error of focus such as long-sightedness (called hyperopia), short-sightedness(called myopia), astigmatism (an irregular error) and presbyopia (strained reading starting around…
Preventing Eye Injuries in Children
Eye injuries are the commonest cause of uniocular loss of vision. Every year, thousands of children get eye injuries requiring medical attention. Common Causes (Agents) of Eye Injury: Sharp objects including everyday objects handled regularly by children such as pencils,…
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Cataracts in Children
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