00:00For Olivia Hannaford, the first sign was subtle.
00:03Her son Oliver was four and a half months old when she noticed his right eye was not focusing like
00:09his left.
00:10She initially thought his eyes were adjusting or that he might need glasses.
00:14The change happened when Oliver was tired or had woken up.
00:17Olivia contacted a health visitor who didn't think it was urgent but arranged a referral.
00:22On the 10th of July last year, Olivia noticed a white glow in his eye.
00:26She contacted Alder Hay and sent photographs to specialists.
00:29They asked her to bring Oliver in.
00:31During a sight test, he followed lights and cards with his right eye but became distressed when his left eye
00:36was covered.
00:37This raised immediate concern.
00:39Doctors suspected retinoblastoma and the diagnosis was confirmed at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital.
00:46Oliver then began four rounds of intra-arterial chemotherapy with the drugs delivered directly into the artery supplying the eye.
00:53He also received ongoing laser treatment alongside the chemotherapy.
00:57His chemotherapy finished in October and he's due more laser treatment.
01:02He'll have examinations under anaesthetic regularly to monitor the tumour.
01:07The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust is urging parents and healthcare professionals to be aware of the most common possible symptoms
01:15of eye cancer.
01:16A white glow in the eye which may appear in a flash photo or in certain lighting and a squint.
01:22Olivia says Oliver is now thriving and living life without restrictions.
