• Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children that has the risk of spreading to the brain through the optic nerve of the eye and through the blood to the whole body.

• It can occur in one or both eyes and may be hereditary or sporadic.
• It can be life-threatening as well as take away vision if not treated timely.

Symptoms:

• White Reflex in the eye: Pupil that looks white or yellow instead of red when light hits it.
• Squinting: A crossed eye, looking either toward the nose or towards the ear.
• Poor vision with or without WR. The eye may be red or painful also.

Disease burden in India:

• Nearly 1,500-2,000 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma every year in India.