What is Retinoblastoma? Eliza's Story Part 2

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07/16/23

To mark World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust and Vision Express are urging parents to ensure their children have regular eye tests.

Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a form of cancer that affects babies and children aged under six. In a poll of more than 1,000 parents, two out of three parents weren’t aware that a squint or lazy eye can be a symptom of an aggressive eye cancer in children and only 35 per cent identified a squint as one of the signs of Rb.

Over 90 percent of children with retinoblastoma will survive but many will lose an eye and early diagnosis is vital in order to save a child’s eyes, sight and life.