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Symptoms

Main symptoms of retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma can affect 1 or both eyes.

The main symptom is a white glow or white reflection in the centre of the eye (pupil).

You may be able to see it from just looking at the eye, or you may see it in low light or in photos where a flash has been used.

Other symptoms of retinoblastoma can include:

Your child may otherwise seem well.

you notice a white glow or white reflection in the centre of your child's eye (pupil), which you may notice in low lighting or in photos using a flash
your child's eye is swollen
you think your child is having problems with their vision
your child has a painful eye
your child has uncontrolled eye movements

The GP will check the back of your child's eyes using a light, like at an eye test.

Your child may be referred straight to hospital or to a specialist eye doctor (ophthalmologist) for further tests.

If your child is referred to a specialist, the appointment should happen within 2 weeks.

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