OCULAR ALBINISM
\ˈɒkjʊləɹ ˈalbɪnˌɪzəm], \ˈɒkjʊləɹ ˈalbɪnˌɪzəm], \ˈɒ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə_ɹ ˈa_l_b_ɪ_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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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.
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