Oculocutaneous albinism is the most common form of albinism. Oculocutaneous albinism affects the eyes, hair and skin. The most severe form of oculocutaneous albinism causes the hair and skin of a person to remain pure white throughout life. The less severe form of oculocutaneous albinism causes a person to be born with white hair and skin which turns slightly darker as they age. Everyone with oculocutaneous albinism experiences abnormal flickering eye movements called nystagmus and experience sensitivity to bright light. Other problems caused by oculocutaneous are poor vision and crossed or “lazy” eyes which is called strabismus.
This is a link giving a comparison of vision between a person with albinism and a person without albinism:
http://www.womenfitness.net/r_img2/albinism.jpg.
This is a link to a picture of a person with oculocutaneous albinism:
http://health.moonlightchest.com/images/albinism.jpg.
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Here is a link to more information about the genetics of Oculocutaneous Albinism that was prepared by our genetic counselor and which has links to some useful resource for those dealing with this condition: http://www.accessdna.com/condition/Oculocutaneous_Albinism/275. There is also a number listed for anyone who wants to speak to a genetic counselor by phone. I hope it helps. Thanks, AccessDNA
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