Visual Development During the Second Decade of Life in Albinism

Albinism, a genetic disorder of impaired melanin biosynthesis, is classified according to the mutation(s) on a gene known to cause albinism.1 A rare condition, albinism occurs in approximately 0.005% of the world's population2 and, in most of these cases, causes significant visual impairment, which can be the most debilitating aspect of the disorder.3 –5 Although typical best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ranges from 20/100 to 20/400, phenotypic variability in ocular structure and visual function has been demonstrated.6 This phenotypic variability occurs both within and among the different
Source: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research