One eye different in photo - does it mean anything?

[Hobby2014]

I've just taken this photo of my 7mo DS.
One eye is red. I've read stories in the paper where tumours etc are first noticed because of a photograph.
Am I just being silly? Is this just angle/light?

No flash used.

Red is fine its when it shines back white that you need to worry. Red eye is completely normal.

I've heard this too - but only that there could be sight problems.

From the NHS choices page on retinoblastoma....

Warning signs of retinoblastoma

It's important to be aware of the warning signs of retinoblastoma. The signs may include:

Abnormal reflex in the pupil – usually, the affected pupil reflects white, like a cat's eye (see the picture on this page). This may be spotted in photos, where only the healthy eye appears red from the flash, or it may be noticed in a dark room or a room lit by artificial light.

I had literally dozens of photos of dd2 with the same white pupil. When I found out it could mean something I took her straight to the optician. He gave her a thorough eye examination and declared her fit and healthy. Apparently the white eye can mean a growth in the eye but it's very rare.

You may want to get it checked out in case it's something scary (probably not) or something more common like a slight squint. It looks a bit like my middle child who did have a bit of a squint at 8 months but it self corrected by about a year.

Ok so no need to worry?
Just did a bit of googling, don't like to, but am reading the same as above, that red is ok.

Hi Hobby. Please try not to worry. It may well be the angle the photo was taken and your baby focusing on another light source.

But make an appointment with your GP anyway, to put your mind at rest.

I've just read this now on vision express website

The signs to look out for

'
An absence of 'red eye' in flash photographs: In a photograph where one eye has 'red eye' (which is normal) the other eye may look black or looks 'wrong'. This can also be a sign that something is not right.'

It's most likely just the angle of light on the eye but does need checking. Our dd was referred to a specialist for a proper check, luckily all was fine.

But you didn't use a flash for the top photo? Take a few more or have a look at other ones already taken. If there is a problem it will be consistent in all photos.

Yeah no flash used for first. So that might not be relevant.
I've just taken a load with flash and both are red.
So am I back to being not worried now?
Bloody babies. All I do is worry.

This isn't helpful but that is one gorgeous baby! You can see the smile in the eyes!

It's if there is white that might suggest a problem. My DSL had two photos with a white pupil and he was referred to get it checked but was absolutely fine. That photo looks quite normal, you often only get red eye in one eye. Please try not to worry but if you are then maybe speak to the optician or GP.