Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina, a layer of nerve tissue in the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain.

A cancer of early childhood, retinoblastoma can affect developing fetuses in the womb, as well as newborns, babies, toddlers, and children up to 5 years old.

Many parents first see signs of retinoblastoma after noticing that their child's pupil appears whitish in bright light. Some parents notice this effect in photographs. This happens because the pupil is translucent; so, retinal tumors that lie behind it may be noticeable.

Some of the other signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma include:

·      poorly aligned or "wandering" eye, known as strabismus

·      reddish pupil, often with pain

·      larger-than-normal pupil

·      different-colored irises

·      poor vision or decreased vision

Many of these symptoms are common side effects of other eye conditions, and don't necessarily mean a child has retinoblastoma. If your child has any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. For more information about retinoblastoma you can read the original article published on Kids Health.

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