Ajita Rijal

• Ajita Rijal
• Tue, 10 May 2022

Retinoblastoma can be prevented if diagnosed early

Retinoblastoma (RB) is a fast growing eye cancer affecting babies and children, and its early diagnosis is vital to save children’s life and sight. However, detection of early sign of RB is challenging as very young children cannot tell parents that their eyesight is changing, according to doctors. Dr. Rohit Saiju, a consultant eye surgeon, said, “A white glow in a child’s eye, seen in flash photos or dim light are the most common early sign of RB.”