Optometrist & Ophthalmologist: Preschooler
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My 4 Year Old Has Allergies..
Asked by J.B. from Evansville
on October 4, 2006
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My 4 year old , 5 in Dec. Has allergies. He has been on several different types of Allergy medicines and nothing is seeming to help. He gets headaches and runny noses...
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- Several allergies and skin irritants are chemical related. I would suggest ridding your home of hazardous products. Even your typical laundry detergent can cause pr...
- Not sure the question -- but I think you're looking for any solutions we've found? :) Well, my newly 4 year old is the same way. Eczema and allergies (probably will...
- My 4 year old is also on Singulair...and is a completely different sick kid without the stuff! He does have asthma as well but his allergies cause most of his asthma ...
Eye Doctor That Is Good with Kids
Asked by A.F. from San Francisco
on August 8, 2009
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Figured out that my 6 YO doesn't see so well. Does any one have a recommendation for a Eye doctor in San Jose tht is good with kids?..Almaden Branham area?
Thanks
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- I like Dale Barr, at the eye clinic on Union, near Foxworthy. I don't have the number on me right now. My 6 year old just got glasses last school year (although he s...
- Dr. Polhemus in Los Gatos (http://lgeyecare.com/). I strongly recommend her. She was already my eye doctor, but she and her partner spoke at my daughter's preschool ...
- When my daughter was 2 years old her ophthalmologist figured out that she would need glasses. She recommended we go back in a year when my DD was old enough to actuall...
Handheld Games for 3 Year Old
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on June 3, 2011
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Hi all -
I've been thinking about getting my son some sort of handheld video game when he turns three - something basic with games for learning reading, numbers, etc...
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- We got Leapsters for our 5 and 3 year old at christmas. They love them. I think they are helping my 3 year old advance a little more than he was before. We don't play ...
- DS. Or an ipod touch. the leapfrog game is good. but, becomes "uncool" pretty quick.
- gosh, only positive responses, everyone needs at least one negative to even it up, right?! I would hold off on a handheld. they are super hard on the eyes. our family ...
Seeking an Eye Doctor in Avon, Indy or Brownsburgh Area
Asked by A.R. from Indianapolis
on April 4, 2007
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Hello Ladies,
I am looking for an Eye Doctor for my 7 yr-old kid. Last year, I took him to an Eye doctor who told me that he is nearsighted, but he did not need gla...
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- I just went to the target vision center in avon they did a GREAT job with my 4 year old she was very sweet to him... I also went there a week later and had another gre...
- My son has been wearing glasses since Aug. 06. He is 7 almost 8. I took him to an over rated over priced place. In the end it was Walmart who treated him the best.
- Hi, I'm new to the area. I had to take my 9 year old son because he broke his glasses, so I didn't have much time for research. I don't know a good eye doctor, but I...
Looking for a Pediatrician & Eye Doctor in Grand Blanc Area
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on October 4, 2006
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Hello moms,
We just moved to Michigan and I'm looking for a pediatrician for my 4 year old daughter near the Grand Blanc area. She also has glasses so I'm looking fo...
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- +1 on Dr. Haddad. My child is only 11 months but Dr. Haddad has been good so far. Nice staff, no long wait times and Dr. Haddad seems prett knowledgable. I see pati...
- DR. Fawaz Haddad! Hands down is the best pediatrician in the area. I was referred to him from a friend after having a bad experience with another. I have not one compl...
- I just moved to Grand Blanc a little over a year ago myself. I found a good pediatrician in Grand Blanc. His name is Dr. Fawaz Haddad, Grand Blanc Pediatrics, 8220 S...
4 Year Old Might Have Learning Disabilities
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on March 14, 2008
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I am the mother of a 4 year old, a full time nanny, and have worked in daycares for 10 years. I do "preschool time" with my son (4) and the other 2 boys, both of whom ...
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- M., You have already received wonderful advice. I just wanted to add my 2 cents that you sound like a fantastic mom!! Your son is lucky to have such a loving and in...
- M., Many of the other responses have already said this; get him evaluated NOW!! You are right, he IS smart. MANY kids with Autism issues are also very bright... H...
- M., I am sorry to hear about your worries, but I am also glad that you are aware there might be a need for support for your son and family. It is hard for parents ...
3 Year Old Cold and Swollen Eye?
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on December 23, 2011
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My 3 year old daughter came down with a fever of 101 over night. She has runny nose and eyes. The right eye is slightly swollen and red. It's tender to the touch. My D...
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- My daughter has gotten so congested that her eyes were runny too. Try a warm salt water compress on her eye. If it is really swollen and sore take her to an urgent car...
- My son had the same symptoms and progressed into periorbital cellulitis in a matter of hours. Required hospital stay for 5 days of IV antibiotics. I would definitely g...
- Go to an Urgent Care office. My son was sick once, with Croup. He also had Conjunctivitis, at the same time. Same related illness, but in his eye. We had to us...
Question on Good Eye Doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina
Asked by P.R. from Charlotte
on January 23, 2008
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I am searching for a good eye doctor with a WONDERFUL bedside manner and great personality. I have a phobia for doctors and especially eye doctors that touch my eyes. ...
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- I've been going to Dr. David Ugland at Horizon Eye Care for over 20 years. I have had issues with an auto-immune disorder that can sneak into your eyes, so to speak, a...
- I use Dr. Marvin at Horizon Eye Care in the Arboretum Shopping Center. He is incredibly personable, and I have always felt very comfortable with him. He is knowledgabl...
- Hi P., My son has a wonderful Doctor Dr Francis Story in Lancaster. We had gone to quite a few Docrtors from when we moved down here. We went to some real winners....
3 Year Old Started Stuttering 2 Months Ago and Recently Started Blinking
Asked by S.M. from Macon
on July 31, 2010
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My son started stuttering and having long pauses as if he is trying to think the next word to say - this has been going on for about two months. In the past two weeks ...
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- I have a 2.5 yr old grandson who started stuttering, mainly at the beginning of a sentence....".I,i,i,i,i, want to go to the zoo"...it is like his mind is going too qu...
- Thanks Jaime B, I couldn't have said it better myself. SM, I might ask if this coincided with any vaccines? Chemicals contraindicate with each other and vaccines ha...
- Both of these things are very common in young childhood and specific to boys. The eye blinking is upsetting to watch but try to ignore it. The more you bring attenti...
4 Year Old with Bad Headache
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on August 27, 2009
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My 4 year old son started complaining of a headache yesterday-something he has never done before. He was up all night crying, saying his head hurt. He also threw up a ...
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- It could be a migraine. My son when he was very young use to scream and cry that his head hurt. I didn't know then, but realized years later that he was having a migra...
- Hi J. A, It seems to be common these days with our children getting more headaches. Make sure you have him checked out to rule out anything not normal. ...
- It sounds like a migraine to me. Migraine specific meds work really well, but I don't know whether o not they're prescribed for children. Your doctor will advise you...
