Have you noticed a white spot in your baby's pupil?⚪ Or a white reflex when taking a photo?
In this video, Dr. Rupa Wong, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, explains all about it. Most importantly though, make sure you schedule an appointment with a pediatric ophthalmologist to get confirmation of your baby's specific condition. In the meantime, I hope this gives you a little bit of extra education. ‍

00:00 : Did you notice a white spot in your baby's pupil?

00:36 : What causes the white reflex in my baby's eye?

01:36 : What is leukocoria?

02:20 : What are the biggest concerns when a baby has a white spot in the pupil?

03:04 : Are eye cancers inherited?

03:42 : How is an exam done on a baby with retinoblastoma?

04:10 : What are other reasons babies can have a white reflex besides cancer?

05:11 : How dangerous is a white reflex in a child’s eye?

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