News · 18 March 2026
Childhood arthritis causes lasting harm, vision loss without early diagnosis.
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Childhood arthritis can cause severe, lasting joint harm and even vision loss for young people if not found early. It is an autoimmune illness often thought to affect only adults, requiring prompt diagnosis. Richard Beesley's charity supports struggling families. For instance, one-year-old Ella had three steroid injections and is now very active, though she needs frequent eye appointments.
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