It is estimated that only one in 17,000 people globally is born with albinism, and in Malaysia, approximately 1,705 people carry this genetic trait. Albinism is a rare and non-contagious genetic ...

Ocular albinism can make eyes look different and act differently. WebMD tells you about causes, symptoms, and living with this rare eye disorder.

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 ...

"Many times albinism doesn't just affect the skin," Guttman-Yassky told TODAY. "The eyes are often affected as well — and a person with albinism will have problems with their vision.

Rebecca Rosenberg 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).

How common is albinism and what gene causes it? International Albinism Awareness Day aims to promote a better understanding of albinism and combat discrimination against people with albinism.

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] ...

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.

The problem is that the more a person with albinism waits for eye care, the less probable of their vision limitations being at least partially addressed and mitigated.

Albinism is a condition some people are born with where their bodies make little or no melanin, which can present some unique challenges.