Concerned???
What to do if you think your child is exhibiting the Glow!
Step 1: Go to a dimly lit room, give the child's eyes time to adjust, and take a flash photo.
Step 2: Cover the non-glowing eye and ask the child to point to an object in a book.
Step 3: Bring your photos with you to your pediatrician, make clear what you are noticing, and ask for the red eye reflex exam to be done.
Know The Glow: Spotting Leukocoria Early Can Save Vision and Lives.
Know the Glow is a global nonprofit leader in raising awareness of leukocoria (the Glow) and the childhood blinding diseases it can indicate. We work globally to eliminate preventable childhood blindness through early detection and treatment of these conditions.
We empower parents to see their child’s vision in a new light by raising awareness about The Glow (medically known as leukocoria) and encouraging them to make sure their young children receive comprehensive eye exams by an eye specialist.
What We Do
Know The Glow is working globally to eliminate preventable childhood blindness through targeted digital campaigns in local languages, providing adaptable resources to partners worldwide, and sharing impactful stories. We also connect partners, guide families to local care, engage students and volunteers, and sustain long-term outreach through ambassadors and a post-treatment support program.
Learn More About "The Glow"
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Read our "Glow Stories"
Read inspirational stories from families that have dealt with "The Glow" and how they overcame it!
Get Involved!
Learn how you can make a difference and help Know The Glow work towards ending childhood blindness.
Check Out The Glow Gallery
Know The Glow has hundreds of images to help you better understand the different diseases and The Glow.
Diseases Common To The Glow
- Amblyopia
- Brown Syndrome
- Cataract
- Choroidal Osteoma
- Coats’ Disease
- Coloboma
- Congenital Cataract
- FEVR
- Intraocular Medulloepithelioma
- Norrie Disease
- PHPV
- Pinguecula
- Refractive Error
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Retinoblastoma
- Strabismus
- Toxocariasis
- Trauma
Who Is Know The Glow?
What Is The Glow?
How To Spot The Glow
Our Glow-bal Work!
Know The Glow's targeted digital campaigns empower families with critical knowledge about early childhood blindness detection worldwide. Our International Pages now serve as a permanent hub, showcasing powerful patient stories, expert insights from doctors, and updates from our NGO partners. These resources are freely available for sharing and download, ensuring our mission of worldwide awareness continues to thrive.
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Countries Know The Glow reached through aWARENESS campaigns
Countries Know The Glow will reach with upcoming campaigns
Sub-Saharan Africa Campaign (anglophone and francophone campaigns)
Countries with "Glow" families, doctors, or fans
Your Story Matters!
Know the Glow strives to share inspiring personal stories from "Glow" families around the world. These stories provide hope and inspiration to families with children fighting Glow-related diseases.
