Albinism
Alternate Names : Albino
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Symptoms of albinism may include the following:
very light skin color
blondish-white colored hair
eyes that are sensitive to light
visual impairments
that require glasses or contact lenses, because normal levels of melanin are
required for normal vision
tendency to sunburn
easily, since there is not enough melanin to block ultraviolet rays
While some rare forms of albinism can cause hearing impairments or blood-clotting
problems, most people with albinism have normal health. Children with albinism
grow and develop normally and reach normal intelligence levels.
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