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albinism in humans
No CommentsThere are many misconceptions about the condition of albinism and education is always a step in the right direction.
Albinism is caused by genetics and the inability of the gene mutation to produce pigmentation, which is normal to the species. Animals and humans with albinism lack melanin to protect their eyes and skin.
Humans who have albinism have a higher rate of skin cancer and have very sensitive eyes as their irises have an absence of color. They will most likely wear tinted glasses, use magnifiers and need vision therapy. Students in a classroom may need to read things in larger print. But like any human, they have the potential to live full, productive and normal lives.
Albinism is the absence of pigmentation in skin, hair and eyes. It is not a connected to retardation or a lower brain function. Albino humans certainly have the same strengths and weaknesses as all humans and they are not completely limited by their condition. Animal species as well are not limited in their intelligence due to the fact that they lack pigmentation or melanin.Albinism exists in all human cultures and races. The complete absence of pigment is a bit more surprising in races of naturally darker skin tones and colors. However, the characteristics of that race will still be prevalent, the human will simply have an albino skin tone with pinkish, bluish and in some cases hazel eyes. Albinos can also have a patchy skin color, rapid eye movement and crossed eyes.
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Published on October 3, 2009 · Filed under: health; Tagged as: albinism, albinism in humans, albino, albino people, albinos, skin cancer, what is albinism