Diabetic Retinopathy: Having a Vitrectomy

You have diabetic retinopathy. This condition happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. It can cause cloudy eyesight and other problems. But surgery called vitrectomy may help you see more clearly.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Having Laser Treatment

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. However, a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.

When Your Child Has Hypospadias

Your child has been diagnosed with hypospadias. With this condition, the opening of the urethra is in an abnormal position. Learn more about this condition and how it's treated.

Making Your Home Safe for Children

You want your home to be a safe haven for your kids. Yet thousands of children are hurt or killed in home incidents. With a little care, many incidents can be prevented. This sheet gives you tips on keeping all areas of your home safe for children.

Keeping Poison Away from Children

You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.

Making a Fire Safety Action Plan

Time is critical when fire is involved. To protect your family in case of a fire in your home, create a fire safety action plan. This teaches your family what to do in a fire, and can help save lives. This sheet explains how to make a fire safety action plan.

Home Fire Safety

Each year, thousands of people, including children, are injured and killed in home fires. This makes home fire safety practices especially important. Read on for information about keeping your family and home safe from fire.

Toy Safety

From blocks and dolls to puzzles and games, toys can be fun and educational for children. But they can present safety hazards as well. As a parent, you need to be aware of toy safety issues for children of all ages. This sheet explains these issues and suggests ways to keep your children safe while playing with toys.