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LAZY EYE

lozgirl101lozgirl101 Posts: 16
edited 25. Feb 2009, 06:23 in Chat to our Helpline Team archive
HI MY 12YR DAUGHTER JUST BEEN TOLD SHES GOT JIA DESEASE IN HER HIPS AND KNEES
SHE HAD TO WEAR GLASSES SINCE THE AGE OF 4 DUE TO A LAZY EYE WORN PATCHES TO MAKE THE EYE STRONGER BUT NOTHING WORKED NOW IVE BEEN TOLD SHE S GOT TO SEE A EYE SPEIALIST BECAUSE THE RARE CONDITION SHES GOT MA AFFECT THE EYES
IF ANYONE KNOWS MORE ON THIS PLEASE POST ME
THANKS :lol:

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  • helpline_teamhelpline_team Posts: 2,067 ✭
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    There is an auto-immune condition called uveitis which can affect children with JIA. It is a rare complication but it is quite usual for chidren to be referred to an eye specialist as a precaution.
    Our booklet CHAT - a guide for parents has information on this

    http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Youngpeoplefamilies

    It can be downloaded from our website or I can post it to you - and our book Kids With Arthritis - if you send us a private message or an email to [email protected] with your address.

    I can understand this is worrying for you and if you'd like to talk to one of us please ring us on the freephone number.

    Best wishes

    Val
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