Albinism

This infant was born to African American parents. Although the pediatrician's physical examination was unremarkable except for the general hypopigmentation, eye findings consistent with oculocutaneous albinism were noted by the ophthalomologist. These included transillumination of the irises, blonde fundi and vessels running through the macula. Nystagmus was not present at birth, but may be present in this condition as visual acuity is often low.

photo by Janelle Aby, MD