Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to produce little or no melanin. It leads to a lack of color in the skin, hair, and eyes, as well as vision problems. Learn more.

Albinism affects people from all races worldwide. About 1 in every 17,000 to 20,000 people in the world has it, though its prevalence varies greatly by population and type. [1] ...

But albinism also can affect a person's eyes. When it does, it's called ocular albinism, a rare eye condition that happens much more often in boys and men than in girls or women.

Up to 20,000 cases of albinism are reported each year in the United States, according to Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai hospital in New York. It can be diagnosed ...

I didn't meet another person with albinism until I was 21 years old and stumbled upon the Instagram account for the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH).

People with albinism commonly experience sensitivity to bright light, which can lead to blindness and skin cancer. Additionally, in some countries, people with albinism suffer discrimination, ...

People with albinism often experience symptoms that can make everyday life more challenging. These may include vision problems, sensitivity to bright light, and involuntary eye movements.

Some people with albinism have visual impairment too. With today being International Albinism Awareness Day, FMT Lifestyle spoke to those who are breaking stereotypes and proving that albinism ...

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to ...