App development falls into one category of disruptive technology. Disruptive technology is meant to shake up an entire industry or bring about an innovative product that creates a brand new industry. It has allowed young people and adults without a strong tech background to create highly professional and impactful solutions like never before.

The CRADLE (ComputeR Assisted Detector of LEukocoria) White Eye Detector app is one such example. It was created by a dedicated father after his infant son was diagnosed with eye cancer. The app helps parents detect the appearance of white eye (instead of the typical red eye) in pictures of their children, which could be a symptom of eye disease.

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Useful definitions as you read:

• leukocoria—an abnormal white reflection from the eye’s pupil that can be a sign of an infection, cataract, or other disorder
• ophthalmologist—a physician who specializes in medical or surgical eye care