Albinism
Brittney and Jhenai

Causes

Born with lack of pigment called melanin.

Effects

Typically white hair.

Blue or slate gray eyes.

Vision is bad.

Skin is usually milky white.

Photo-phobia.

Treatments

They usually wear sunscreen and sunglasses.

Most likely need prescription lenses.

Can get eye surgery.

Need regular eye exams.

Prevention

Parents can get genetic testing.

Can't be prevented.

Interesting facts

Can still do activities that people without albinism can do.

They can still see.

It doesn't get worse.

Has an increased risk of skin cancer.