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‘Trust a parent’s instinct’

‘Trust a parent’s instinct’

GPs are being urged to trust a parent’s instinct after new figures show that babies and children are waiting more than three times longer than the recommended guidelines to be diagnosed with retinoblastoma. In 2016 the average time from a child’s first visit to a...
Early years and visual impairment

Early years and visual impairment

A diagnosis of bilateral retinoblastoma can sometimes mean that your child may have some problems with their eyesight. This may result in the need for additional help and support as your child is growing up. We hope you will find the information here helpful and...
Save the date!

Save the date!

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding our next members’ weekend in 2017 – so please get the date in your diary! The event will be held from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 September, at Academy Newland Park, in Buckinghamshire. The weekend will be an opportunity...
Kelsey unveils restored opticians

Kelsey unveils restored opticians

A teen eye cancer survivor was guest of honour to launch newly refurbished premises for Vision Express Ruislip, which relocated its services following a fire at the store. Kelsey Trevett, 15, performed a ribbon cut as a special guest of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust....
The week that changed our lives

The week that changed our lives

One evening, Michelle Turner spotted an unusual white glow in her toddler’s eye. Just seven days later, she was told her boy had cancer. She tells their story… Monday It was a typical weekday evening, just like any other. I was brushing my 23-month-old toddler Ethan’s...
Esme is VIP guest

Esme is VIP guest

Young eye cancer survivor Esme Eagle Davies and Mayor of Hereford Jim Kenyon were special guests as Vision Express opened its new-look Hereford High Street store. Esme, aged 10, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma just before her first birthday in 2007. Her grandfather...