MUST KNOW 10 THINGS ABOUT ALBINISM
MUST KNOW 10 THINGS ABOUT ALBINISM Introduction Albinism is an inherited condition that leads to someone having very light skin, hair, and eyes. It happens because they have less melanin than usual in their body. Melanin gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Except for vision problems, most people with albinism are just as healthy as anyone else. 10 Things You May Not Have Known About Albinism. 1. It Is A Genetic Condition Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by the absence or decrease of melanin or pigment in the skin, hair and eyes, producing significant alterations in vision. Depending on the type of albinism, people with albinism have very light skin, eyes and hair. 2. Different Types Of Albinism There are many types of albinism and not all people with albinism manifest the same symptoms. Historically, two main types of albinism have been defined, called oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and ocular albinism (OA), depending on whether the decrease or absence of pi