Specific Genetic Mutation:
Located on the X chromosome, mutations in the GPR143 gene
Physical Characteristics:
Lazy eye
Irregular eye movement
Possible Treatment:
No treatment but you can lower symptoms by protecting the eyes with sunglasses and possibly receiving surgery.
Interesting Fact:
It doesn't affect the lifespan of the person who has it.
Alan, Rick. "Albinism: Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous Albinism; Ocular Albinism." Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 December 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Probable Ocular Albinism. Digital image. Tywkiwdbi. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Located on the X chromosome, mutations in the GPR143 gene
Physical Characteristics:
Lazy eye
Irregular eye movement
Possible Treatment:
No treatment but you can lower symptoms by protecting the eyes with sunglasses and possibly receiving surgery.
Interesting Fact:
It doesn't affect the lifespan of the person who has it.
Alan, Rick. "Albinism: Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous Albinism; Ocular Albinism." Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 December 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Probable Ocular Albinism. Digital image. Tywkiwdbi. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.