Prognosis of Albinism

The prognosis of albinism is largely positive. Albinism does not affect the lifespan of the person. However, people suffering from Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (a type of albinism) are more prone to bleeding problems and diseases of the lungs and therefore tend to have shorter life spans.

Some of the other complications associated with albinism include:

Inability to tolerate the sun
Problems with vision
Functional blindness
Vulnerability to skin cancer

If you suffer from albinism and find yourself becoming increasingly sensitive to light or notice any changes in your skin that might indicate the early signs of skin cancer, contact your doctor immediately. People with albinism also tend to develop problems with their vision. This is due to abnormalities in the nerve connections between the brain and the eyes as well as retinal development issues. This leads to visual problems such as far sightedness, astigmatism, near sightedness and nystagmus (a condition where the eyes move back and forth involuntarily).

Diagnosis

Treatments