PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Albinism
Albinism is an inherited condition present at birth, which is characterized by a reduced or lack of pigment that normally gives color to the skin, hair, and eye
Category of genetic disorder
A person with Albanism has autosomal recessive disease which is inherited from genes.That means that the person must have two copies of the defective gene to have symptoms of the disease.
Symptoms
Vision many with Albanism are legally blind but with help and mentor they use their vision to read and drive . Many also has skin problems. With this there complexion is fair but have to take high precaution to the body when exposed to the sun . For example ; wearing sunglasses, sunscreen and sun-protective clothing
This disease is inherited by defective genes in the early families offspring. It is recessive and Is located on the 9th chromosome in the body. Albanism is affective to every race , from Japanese to American. Albanism is shown from 1out of every 17,000 people .
There is no cure for albinism although there are few treatment such as ;
sunglasses to protect the eyes from Heat and light rays.
protective clothing and sunscreen to protect the skin from UV rays.
prescription eyeglasses to correct vision problems.
surgery on the muscles of the eyes to correct abnormal eye movements.
( some stated in slide 2 )
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What are n.p. & n.d.?
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"What is Albanism?" NOAH-.Np.,nd. Wed.08 Dec. 2014
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