An eye cancer that begins in the back of the eye (retina). It causes red eye and eye swelling. Commonly occurs in young children, but can rarely occur among adults.

Symptoms & Reports

• Pupil which appears white when light is shone into the eye
• Eye appears to be looking in different directions
• Lazy Eye
• Rapid involuntary
• Blurred vision
• Eye redness
• Eye swelling

Causes

• It occurs due to genetic mutation, though the exact cause is not known. The genetic mutation can also be inherited from parents.
• The genetic mutation occurs in the nerve cells of the eye.
• This mutations cause cells to grow and multiply while the healthy cells die. All of these accumulates and form the tumour.

Prevention

• Genetic testing in families with inherited retinoblastoma
• Early treatment of the condition

Screening Options available at JNCHRC

• Fundoscopy: By using an ophthalmoscope (or funduscope), an eye examination is performed to determine the health of the retina, optic disc, and vitreous humor.
• Ultrasound: This technique is done using high-frequency sound waves to create a detailed image of the eye.
• CT scan: This technique is done to give a detailed view from different angles of the eye.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Provides a detailed view of the affected eye.