Albinism, a set of hereditary disorders, causes a person to have either very little or no melanin in their skin, hair, and eyes. All racial and ethnic groups in the world are affected by albinism. Approximately 1 in 17,000 individuals in Australia have some form of albinism.

One type of albinism, oculocutaneous albinism, is a condition affecting the skin, hair, and eyes. Much less prevalent is ocular albinism, which affects only the eyes. The color of the skin and hair appears similar to that of family members.

Albinism is inherited from both parents, even if they may not have the condition directly. Diagnostic confirmation may be aided by genetic testing; nevertheless, there is no easy way to find out if someone has the albinism gene.

Albinism is inherited from both parents, even if they may not exhibit the condition themselves. Genetic testing can help in confirming a diagnosis; however, there is no easy way to determine if someone carries the albinism gene.

Some babies with albinism are born with white hair and a pinkish-white complexion. Although their eyes can appear pink depending on the lighting, they are often pale grey, blue, or hazel. People with albinism typically experience vision problems. While glasses can help, some individuals may still have visual challenges. Nystagmus, the horizontal back-and-forth movement of the eyes, and photophobia, the sensitivity to strong light and glare, are two eye diseases that can afflict people with albinism.

Individuals with albinism are more likely than others to get sunburned, have skin issues, or develop skin cancer. Additionally, they may also experience prejudice; therefore, good support for them is essential.

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