Symptoms

Because retinoblastoma mostly affects infants and small children, symptoms aren't common. Signs you may notice include:

• A white color in the center circle of the eye (pupil) when light is shone in the eye, such as when someone takes a flash photograph of the child
• Eyes that appear to be looking in different directions
• Poor vision
• Eye redness
• Eye swelling

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your child's doctor if you notice any changes to your child's eyes that concern you. Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer, so your child's doctor may explore other more common eye conditions first.

If you have a family history of retinoblastoma, discuss it with your doctor if you're planning to have children.