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Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer which mainly affects children under 5 years of age. Spotting one of the signs or symptoms of retinoblastoma can be a scary thought for any parent or relative, but finding out about what to do next can help to ensure any symptoms are checked out quickly and the child can receive any treatment they may need. Retinoblastoma is very rare; only about 50 children are diagnosed with the condition each year in Great Britain. It is also very treatable, especially if caught early. Around 98% of children are successfully treated. The signs of retinoblastoma which are described below can also be caused by other less severe conditions and can sometimes be due to the angle of the light when a photograph is taken.
The signs to look out for A white reflex: A white reflexion can be seen in a photograph where the flash has been used. Often one eye will have "red eye" which is normal but the other eye may look white, yellow or orange. This may be seen in just one or many photographs of the child. A white reflex may also be seen when the child is in artificial light or a darkish room. Some parents say that it looks like a cat's eye caught in light or that they think they can see the back of their child's eye, other parents say it looks like jelly. This white reflex may only be seen every so often but in some cases it is present all the time.
<img src="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/YELLOW-REFLEX.jpg" border="0" alt="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/YELLOW-REFLEX.jpg" title="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/YELLOW-REFLEX.jpg" width="300" height="137" />
 
An absence of "red eye" in flash photographs: In a photograph where one eye has "red eye" (which is normal) the other eye may look black or looks "wrong". This can also be a sign that something is not right.
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A squint: A squint can be a sign of retinoblastoma, although a squint can also be nothing more than a squint. It is always worth having it checked out quickly just to make sure. Some people call a squint a "lazy eye"; it is where one or both eyes look in or out.
<img src="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/ET.jpg" border="0" alt="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/ET.jpg" title="http://www.chect.org.uk/Filestore/imagebank/ET.jpg" width="300" height="120" />
Deterioration in vision: A child may have deterioration in their vision or they may have had poor vision from birth. You may notice that the child does not focus or fix & follow as well as other children or babies of the same age. Red, sore or swollen eye: A child's eye may become very red and enflamed for no reason. This sign is usually linked with other signs. A change in colour to the iris: The iris, the coloured part of the eye, can sometimes change colour, sometimes only in one area. If the child is aged five or younger and you have noticed one or more of the signs above always take them to have their eyes examined.
 The most important thing to do if you see any of these symptoms is to get advise the childs parent or guardian to get the child's eyes examined. It is very important to do this quickly just in case the child needs to start treatment.
 
If you would like to talk to someone about the signs & symptoms of retinoblastoma please contact our support worker Juliette Carter either on Tel: 020 7377 5578 or via email juliette.carter@chect.org.uk
To read more, please visit http://www.chect.org.uk

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