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uncertain_expert t1_j20wate wrote

PSA: if you take a flash-photo of a child and they show white-eye rather than red-eye, this is an indicator of a cancer called Retinoblastoma - you should ensure they see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinoblastoma

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LittleAstrophysicist t1_j21uzyh wrote

Is this only true in children?

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malary1234 t1_j233l1y wrote

Yes it’s a childhood cancer. Any adult can get a childhood cancer but it is very rare. For example one of my family members is dying of Ewing’s cancer currently.

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malary1234 t1_j233h4p wrote

I came here to make sure this was noted. Even with our new fancy phone cameras make sure you sure flash occasionally with your child to make sure you are monitoring for this! If you see it have it investigated immediately, this is not one of those thing you can wait on.

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