When children and young people have monocular vision, it’s even more important to preserve their eyesight. But that doesn’t mean that they have to miss out on all the fun of sports and activities. Zishan Naeem, Lead Orthoptist for Retinoblastoma Services at The Royal...
PLEASE NOTE: Every child is different and therefore will adapt differently. This is not related to intelligence – some people will simply struggle with certain tasks in certain settings. Children with special needs may always find some activities challenging....
School teachers may not be covered to remove or replace artificial eyes, so you will need an action plan in place in case of any problems arising during school time. Take time in advance to go through everything clearly with your child’s teacher. You might want to:...
1984 In 1984 Janet and Pelham Allen’s then two-year old son David was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. During this time Janet and Pelham set up the David Allen Retinoblastoma Appeal to fund research into retinoblastoma and raised an incredible £250,000. 1986 in...
This year, an inspiring team of runners is taking on the iconic TCS London Marathon in support of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). These dedicated individuals—whether seasoned marathoners or first-time challengers—are lacing up their running shoes to raise...