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A presentation on Albinism
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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
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