The Whites of Their Eyes

To most, the whites of the eyes recalls the Revolutionary War. As the sibling of a survivor of retinoblastoma, it means something completely different. In a healthy eye, the retina should appear red when hit by light. That’s why we have a red-eye reduction feature on our fancy digital cameras. When a tumour is present, the retina appears white. This is known as a leukocoria.

On Sunday evening, musician Jeff Healey died from cancer. As an infant, retinoblastoma robbed him of his eyesight but not of his tenacity, artistry, or joie de vivre.

Early detection and amazing medical advances can prevent the loss of sight and life. Educate yourself…and consider making a gift.