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Eye and vision disorders

at a glanceBlepharitis Parent Friendly
Patient information sheet provided by the Oxford Eye Hospital.

at a glanceOphthalmic problems. Keypoints
Quick reference sheet based on DSMIG surveillance guideline. 2005

overviewOphthalmic problems surveillance guideline
A full revision of this evidence based guideline which is one of a set of 6 guidelines for basic medical surveillance. 12.01.05. PDF © DSMIG. 2005

overviewVision in children with Down’s syndrome Parent Friendly
Article written by Dr Maggie Woodhouse based on the work of the Down’s Syndrome Vision Research Unit at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. Cardiff University.. 2004

overviewEye tests in your own home Parent Friendly
Information on the Outside Clinic's domiciliary eye-care service.

overviewEye problems in children with Down's syndrome: Notes for parents and carers Parent Friendly
Text of Down's Syndrome Association Medical Series leaflet No 6. PDF. A5 leaflet available from DSA. Revised 2006

indepthDispensing bifocal spectacles to children (adults) with Down's syndrome
Guidelines for eyecare practitioners written by Ruth Stewart and Maggie Woodhouse. Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University.. 2004