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Ben Barry

Routine Eye Test Reveals 5-year-old Girl’s Hidden Eye Cancer

McGovern's mum, Geraldine McGovern, 40, took her to the appointment at Sligo University Hospital, and the doctor placed eye drops, which revealed a tumor in her right eye. CHILDHOOD EYE CANCER TRUST VIA SWNS.

A five-year-old girl was diagnosed with eye cancer during a routine eye test after displaying no symptoms.

Rachel McGovern, five, had a regular eye test in school, which revealed she might need glasses. She was referred to an ophthalmologist.

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