Details of Retinoblastoma RB

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer originating from the retina, which detects light and communicates with the brain by transmitting images. It is most common in children before they turn 2.

• Pain in the eye
• Swelling of the eye
• Distorted vision
• Unusual colour patches

Tumor in the eye

Heredity factors

• Imaging tests
• Blood tests
• Biopsy

Radiotherapy: Use of high-powered beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy: Use of chemicals and drugs either through injection or by mouth.

Surgery: If the cancer has spread and advanced too much or the tumor is too large, the entire eye is removed by a surgical procedure.

Cryotherapy: Use of utra-cooled metal devices to freeze and kill cancer cells in case of small tumors.

• Formation of cataract
• Damage to eyeball
• Damage of eye nerves
• Inflammation of the cornea (transparent front portion of the eye)