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The best things the parents can do for a child that carries the gene is to follow the possible treatments.

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Albinism is caused by homozygous recessive condition, and is a recessive trait. For each pregnancy there is a 1/4 chance the baby will carry a copy for the gene.

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Disorder Specialists- Can Albinism be Detected Prenatally?

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Disorder Specialists- Can Albinism be Detected Prenatally?

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Most cases of albinism are diagnosed in newborns. It is difficult to diagnose albinism prenatally, because of all the physical symptoms. However, it is possible for doctors to order a DNA test for albinism mutation.

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Albinism is a lifelong condition, but it doesn't get worse over time

People with albinism can live a normal life span, but, some forms of albinism can be life threatening. Typically, people in tropical countries who do not use skin protection may develop life threatening skin cancers.

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Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder

Treatment involves protecting the skin and eyes from the sun.

-Reduce sunburn risk by avoiding the sun, using sunscreen, and covering up completely with clothing when exposed to the sun

-Sunscreen should have a high sun protection factor (SPF)

-Sunglasses (UV protected) may relieve light sensitivity

Glasses are often prescribed to correct vision problems and eye position. Eye muscle surgery is sometimes recommended to correct abnormal eye movements

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- Absences of hair color in hair, skin, and iris of the eye

- Lighter than normal skin and hair

- Patchy, missing skin color

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Some alternative names include Oclulocutaneous Albinism, Ocular Albinism, and Hermansky-Pudlack Syndrome.

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Albinism is the defect of melanin production that results in little or

no color (pigment) at all in the eyes,skin, and hair.