Albinism, Ocular

Albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. The classic type is X-linked (Nettleship-Falls), but an autosomal recessive form also exists. Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmus, photophobia, strabismus, and decreased visual acuity.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): C11.270.040.090, C16.320.290.040.090, C16.320.565.100.102.090, C16.320.850.080.090, C17.800.621.440.102.090, C17.800.827.080.090, C18.452.648.100.102.090

MeSH Unique ID: D016117

Entry Terms:

• Ocular Albinism

Previous Indexing:

• Albinism (1966-1990)

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Eye Diseases
Eye Diseases, Hereditary
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Eye Diseases, Hereditary
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Pigmentation Disorders
Hypopigmentation
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Genetic
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular

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Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Albinism
Albinism, Ocular