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| Albinism in humans |
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| Albinism in animals |
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| Albinism in plants |
DIAGNOSIS
A person is diagnosed with albinism if he/she has little or no pigment in his/her skin, eyes, and hair. This is due to altered genes. The genes do not make enough pigment which is known as melanin. Melanin is a chemical that is found in the bottom layer of the skin and it colours the skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism can affect not only humans, but also animals and plants. Albinism is a genetic disorder caused during birth and cannot occur anytime during one's life. There are two types of albinism in humans. Genetic testing is the most precise technique of diagnosing albinism and is useful if there is family history pertaining to the genetic disorder. An electroretinogram test can be done by an ophthalmologist to check if there are vision problems that relate to the person's specific albinism. Albinism can further be diagnosed by a physician based on the appearance of the eyes, skin, and hair.
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