Retinoblastoma

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Symptoms

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Illustration showing anatomy of the eye 
Anatomy of the eye

Signs of retinoblastoma include:

  • A white color in the center circle of the eye (pupil) when light is shined in the eye, such as when taking a flash photograph
  • Eyes that appear to be looking in different directions
  • Eye redness
  • Eye swelling

When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your child's doctor if you notice any changes to your child's eyes that concern you. Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer, so your child's doctor may explore other more common eye conditions first.

If you have a family history of retinoblastoma, ask your pediatrician when your child should begin regular eye exams to screen for retinoblastoma.

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Aug. 29, 2008

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