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My son Darian lost his left eye to Coats disease when he was 3 years old. Join us as we navigate the world together, one magical step at a time.
August 17th is Coats' Disease Awareness Day! 👀
Coats’ Disease is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal development of blood vessels in the retina.
Let's spread awareness about Coats Disease. #CoatsDiseaseAwareness#EarlyDetectionMatters
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Ontario Association of Optometrists
Eye exams are not only important for a child’s eye health but overall health.
Babies should have their first eye exam between 6 and 9 months of age, another between 2 and 5.
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The theme for #RareDiseaseDay is health #equity. Learn how you can get involved to help improve the
health, well-being, access to care, and public awareness of the over 25 million Americans with a
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“The Glow”, known as leukocoria, is an abnormal reflection from the retina of the eye, and appears as a white, or yellow spot in the pupil of photos taken with flash. “The Glow” can indicate 20 different eye diseases and conditions.
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In Coats disease, retinal capillaries break open and leak fluid. As fluid builds up, the retina begins to swell. it can lead to partial or complete detachment of the retina, leading to low vision or blindness in the affected eye.
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