People with albinism lack pigment and frequently have poor eyesight. For example, they may see at a distance of 20 meters what someone with pigment sees at 80 meters. But what exactly causes this?

There is currently no cure for ocular albinism. However, people can manage their condition with low vision aids and protective eyewear. In some cases, doctors may perform eye surgery. Albinism is ...

Albinism affects people from all races, and approximately one in 17,000 people are born with the genetic condition which reduces the amount of pigment in the skin hair and eyes.

So for most of my childhood and teenage years, I didn't really even know that I had albinism. In fact, the first time I actually asked my parents about my diagnosis was at the age of 18 when I was ...

Albinism, a genetic condition characterized by reduced melanin production in the skin, eyes, and hair, exposes individuals to a world of prejudice, discrimination, and even violence.In Mozambique ...

Ocular albinism is a genetic condition that involves the eyes. This condition reduces the pigmentation of the iris — the colored part of the eye — and the retina, causing vision problems.

Spotting an albino squirrel on UT's campus may be good luck, but what about an albino raccoon?. A rare, all-white dumpster diver was seen in College Station, living up to its nickname by — you ...