Albinism

Albinism

• Uncommon (1 in 20000)

• Complete or partial limitation in the production of melanin

• Variable expression

• Two main types

Albinism

• Reduced acuity (D>N)

• Photophobia

• Nystagmus

• Refractive error

• Squint

• Skin is susceptible to sunlight damage

• Normal IQ and neurodevelopment

Management • Making Diagnosis

• Investigations

• Breaking ‘bad news’

• Well fitting dark glasses

• Spectacle prescription

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Low Vision Habilitation

Management

• Well fitting dark glasses

• Spectacle prescription

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Low Vision Habilitation