Retinoblastoma - EYE CANCER In Children And How To Catch It With The Red Reflex Test

The most common type of eye cancer in children is a Retinoblastoma. Dr. EyeGuy goes over the signs, symptoms, and treatments for a retinoblastoma. Also how you can detect a retinoblastoma using the red reflex test, or the red reflection you might see in pictures of you children's eyes.
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IN THIS VIDEO:
You likely have come across the "red eye" in pictures. This red eye reflection is a normal reflection of light from the inside of the eye. There are certain eye conditions that can cause a dim red reflex, or even a white reflex called leukocoria. Leukocoria can be sign of a rare eye cancer found in children called a retinoblastoma. This video will go over why you might see this white reflex. Also the signs, symptoms, and treatments of a retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is mainly found in children 3 years and younger, and can get it in one eye or both eyes. It's caused by a genetic mutation, and can be inherited. The two hit hypothesis explains it can be both inherited and also have another genetic mutation. The red reflex test can be important in detecting a retinoblastoma in your children.
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What is discussed in this video:
0:00 Intro
0:29 The importance of the red eye reflex
1:55 Retinoblastoma causes, symptoms, treatments
5:22 How to use the red reflex to detect a retinoblastoma
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[@summiteyecare865]

Very important information!

[@princewawa]

Hi doc. Can we know is the eye itchy?

[@zerochu5599]

I recorded myself and the reflection changed from white to red and then back to white is this ok?

[@mrtaxxz3379]

My brother's 3 month old daughter has just been diagnosed with retinoblastoma in one of her eyes. She starts chemotherapy next week, what are the chances that it has has not spread? And she won't lose the infected eye?

[@richi_hacker8448]

Hello I am 16 , I take a picture, and in that photo my eyes include red and green so is that terrible?

[@squeakysadventures405]

What is conceder early? I just found a video were my daughters eyes has the white reflection she’s 8month now and the video is when she was 1 month old.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Has she had an eye exam yet? You can always take her in to make sure.

[@ayleeexor]

Hey dr. I have a gold/white reflex in my one eye. I am 14 what do I do?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Definitely go get an eye exam to make sure everything is ok.

[@Morbidin]

I've had a few friends with kids that have had retinoblastoma. At least one of them knew to watch for it because it was genetic. My friend had the same problem when he was young.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Did everything turn out OK with them?

[@Morbidin]

I believe at least two of his kids had to have surgery, but they caught it early and were fine because they know what to watch for. My friend had lost an eye and most of his vision in his other eye when he was a child.

[@jessicarandall9942]

Hi, Doc. After my friend recorded me with the flash on, I notice that one of my eyes were red and the other was just a normal reflection. Is that normal? Or should I just get checked?

[@DrEyeGuy]

It's likely the angle of the light, but I would for sure recommend getting it checked to make sure.

[@sevenr645]

Hi doc my 11 year old kid got floators what to do

[@DrEyeGuy]

First thing would be to have him checked by an eye doctor to make sure everything is OK. Make sure he tells you if he gets more floaters or starts seeing flashes of light. That's the best thing to do right now, is monitor.

[@rana_5106]

hello Dr , i have seen a vedio to a boy one of his eyes reflex was white ? should i tell his mom ? i have a picture can i show it to you

[@rana_5106]

But he is maybe 11 y.o not sure

[@DrEyeGuy]

I would for sure tell his mom. It could just be the angle of the camera and light. But it's always better to be safe.

[@rana_5106]

@@DrEyeGuy Okay Thanks ❤

[@PiolsFlorentino]

Hi dr. I have white eye (left) in one of my flash picture from 2013 and still appeared in one picture last 2022 is this a concern? Other pictures that have flash both of my eyes are ok and have the same intesith of light

[@DrEyeGuy]

Have you had your eyes checked in between that time? That would be the best thing to do.

[@PiolsFlorentino]

@@DrEyeGuy I did not have it checked except the autorefractor eye test (hot air balloon) when I bought my eyeglasses. Result is nearsightedness in my left eye. Can I send my white eye pictures through your email?

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@PiolsFlorentino The best thing would be to have an eye doc check the health of the inside of your eyes.

[@Noober_882]

i took a picture of my left and right eye none of them had red/gold it was only normal im 13 and had an eye test when i was like 7

[@angieguymon4764]

👁😮

[@DrEyeGuy]

Crazy right!?

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👁️‍🗨️

[@DrEyeGuy]

How do you do that?