What is oculocutaneous albinism?
Oculocutanese albinism is a genetic state characterized by impaired melanin production. Individuals with oculocutaneous albinism have clearly light pigmentation of eyes, hair and skin. Those who have sensitive sunlight, those who have oculocutaneous albinism often tolerate social control because of their fair appearance. There is no established treatment. Proactive measures can be taken to protect one's skin and medical procedures may be necessary to reduce the effects of impaired muscles that endanger vision. It is necessary to find out when signs of pigmentation loss began to measure the type and severity of the condition. Because it is known that albinism adversely affects eye vision and health, a complex eye test can also be performed. Examination is carried out to detect abnormalities in the inner eye contribute to involuntary movements and damage to vision. Starting the onset of symptoms requires only one gene mutation. In order for this form of albinism to be present, it must beRomozomal mutation to hand over individuals to both parents; If it is inherited from one parent, the individual will remain asymptomatic and carrier. Depending on the mutation, there are four degrees of oculocutic albinism that may occur in the range of one to four severity, the first being the most significant.
individuals with albinism show patterned characters that are easily recognizable. The degree of loss of pigmentation will dictate justice of one's skin. If the production of melanin is intermittent, the individual may show fine deviations of the skin. Hair and eyes are often extremely light to the extent that they have almost no color at all. District damage to vision is one of the symptoms of oculocutaneous albinism, which may represent routine problems that require regular eye tests.
Abnormal eye development, marked with dysfunction of nerves and retina, contributes to impaired sensory sign transmissionias and related distortion of the image. Incorrect interpretation of the nerve signals of the brain results in muscle cramps that forces the eye to lose the focus or go on their own will. Other symptoms of impaired vision may include light sensitivity, inability to focus and pronounce far or nearsightedness.
with albinism usually must take preventive measures to protect their skin and eyes. Any degree of albinism increases the risk of skin cancer; Therefore, the restriction of solar exposure is necessary to reduce the chances of burning. Prescription glasses with tinted lenses often wear to improve and protect someone's vision. Surgery can be recommended that the highlighted presentations of eye disorders related to muscles such as strabisma that worsen vision, and nystagmus that causes involuntary eye movement.