Doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children help thousands of children see better every year. Some have simple problems that can be fixed with glasses. One of the most common reasons for needing glasses is near-sightedness. Near-sighted people can't see things that are far away. They help me see the blackboard at school.
Some children have more serious eye problems.
Scientists at the Hospital are working to understand and fix these problems. For example, eye doctor Brenda Gallie studies cancer of the retina. Researchers know which gene causes this kind of cancer. Now doctors can help babies before they develop the disease. All rights reserved.