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Down Syndrome EyeWiki

February 2022 | American Academy of Ophthalmology - Eye Encyclopedia

EyeWiki is an Eye Encyclopedia developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with content contributed by ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons). There is a Down syndrome page with information about eye health as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common eye conditions including strabismus, nystagmus, refractive error and astigmatism, lacrimal duct obstruction, keratoconus, cataracts, optic nerve anomalies, retinoblastoma, blepharitis, and others. 

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Down Syndrome EyeWiki from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
 
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