Abnormal eye movements or
suspected loss of vision
Facts
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Visual abnormalities are common in babies and young children – most are not caused by a brain tumour.
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The most common visual abnormality in babies and young children is a squint, in which the two eyes do not look in the same direction. Squints are very rarely caused by a brain tumour, but do require assessment by an ophthalmologist when first noted.
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Abnormal appearance or movements of the eye are an important symptom to look out for – for example, if one eye is bulging, or if the eyes appear wobbly, quivering or flicking.