White eyes in photos

[Megan]

My mum just called me and told me to take DD straight to the Dr because she has white eyes in some photos where the flash has been used. She's freaked me out now, because after I hung up the phone of course I googled.
I have made an appointment for her tomorrow as she has been sick this week anyway so I will get him to check her eyes while I am there. But I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this in photos and had it investigated?

[PumpkinZulu]

It can be totally normal, but after the little girl with cancer story broke I guess people notice it more now? Hopefully it's just the flash, nothing more.

[foreva*your*mummy]

I think if its in both eyes its probable nothing, That little girl story had it in just 1 eye. Its definatly worth getting it checked out but try not to stress ( easier said than done I know).
Hope all goes well at the doc

[MLR1901]

As a photographer it could be 'normal' instead of red eye it can show up as white grey or dull blue. The shape of babies and children's eyes are more oval than round and flashes are designed to bounce around the shape. Do it can cause odd reflections.
It will ease your mind to perhaps take him to the Dr.
HTH

[Beach Mama]

I had a few photos with DS in them about 18 mths ago with just one white flash, one photo in particular and I totally freaked out. (and I mean totally - didn't sleep for a week and had the runs and vomiting for a few days - hello anxiety) We got a referral from my local GP to a wonderful children's eye dr (can't remember his fancy pants name now! maybe opthamologist?) at the Royal Children's, we had to wait about 6-8 weeks to see him and it was a looong wait and it was all fine, he did all the checks and he was fine. He said it can happen from time to time but it can be an indicator so it's best to get it checked. Google is NOT your friend but if a few photos have turned up it is best to get it checked.

[Calluna]

How scary, hope its nothing.

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I'm sure there was someone on here a few years back that had this, maybe another one of the older members will remember? The ending was, yes there was a problem, but it was caught super fast because of the picture. Best to get it checked

[MummyNaomi]

My Godson was checked after his parents discovered the same in a photo of him - he was perfectly fine, but they were worried as had known about the cancer theory too. Mostly likely there is nothing to worry about, but if you have any concerns at all, its always best to check things out

[Lisa]

I have found that loads of people's eyes go white when people take flash photos on iPhones.


From my iPhone.