'We noticed something in our baby's eye and now he'll likely lose sight'

'We noticed something in our baby's eye and now he'll likely lose sight'Stepan and Alina Kozariichuk, both 32, were overjoyed when they gave birth to their son Bohdan in May 2025CommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor13:55, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBohdan was born in May 2025(Image: Stepan Kozariichuk/SWNS)A couple who left war-torn Ukraine for the UK before having their 'miracle' baby have been dealt a devastating blow. Their son was diagnosed with an aggressive form of eye cancer after his parents spotted his 'crossed eyes' and a 'white reflection'.‌Stepan and Alina Kozariichuk, both 32, relocated to the UK from their native Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2022, in pursuit of a better life and dreams of starting a family. They made Penrith in Cumbria their home and experienced a miscarriage in December 2023, having already endured one pregnancy loss back in Ukraine.‌They were overjoyed when they conceived in August 2024 and welcomed their miracle son, Bohdan, the following May.‌However, towards the end of 2025, the couple observed his eyes becoming crossed. Doctors examined him and also highlighted a white reflection in the tot's eye, only visible in photos taken with the camera flash.To their dismay, on February 13, he was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma - a rare and aggressive eye cancer - and is at risk of losing his sight. On the very same day, the couple received the devastating news that Alina's family home back in Ukraine had been obliterated by drone attacks. The 10-month-old lad is currently undergoing chemotherapy, but faces the risk of losing his vision as the couple strive to support their son and family.View 3 ImagesStepan and Alina Kozariichuk noticed Bohdan's 'crossed eyes'(Image: Stepan Kozariichuk/SWNS)‌Stepan, who works in a factory, said: "We saw something wrong with his eyes, they were crossed and he had a white reflection only visible in certain lights. We thought everyth...