Growing up with albinism in India: challenges, myths, and the urgent need for systemic change and social inclusion.

The word “albinism” may make you think of light skin or hair. But albinism also can affect a person's eyes. When it does, it's called ocular albinism, a rare eye condition that happens much ...

In healthy individuals, this activity leads to the tightening of the eye muscles to stabilize the image. However, in albinism, this process works a bit differently. Jorrit Montijn, Valentina ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes the lack of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes, sometimes accompanied by visual impairment. Different types of albinism are caused by various gene ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition marked by little to none of the pigment melanin, which is responsible for the color in hair, skin, and the irises of the eyes. This results in a range of very ...

The International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13, to highlight the significance of the human rights of people affected with 'albinism' ...

This year's observance will mark its 10th anniversary and be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, with the theme "Demanding our rights: Protecting our skin, Preserving our lives." ...

Look a little closer, however, and you’ll find that like the other rare few animals with albinism, Alvin has red eyes – but ...

AS we observe International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) this year under the theme, "Demanding our Rights: Protect our Skin, Preserve our Lives," it's a poignant reminder of the strides and ...

To understand why animals with albinism have red eyes, it’s first important to know what albinism actually is – a genetic condition that stops cells from being able to produce melanin ...

The Vivygold Foundation has restated its commitment to tackling multifaceted challenges faced by persons with albinism ...