People with albinism often have poor vision. A new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience reveals the underlying cause. In Europe, albinism occurs in 1 in 20,000 individuals. However, ...

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There is currently no cure for ocular albinism. However, people can manage their condition with low vision aids and protective eyewear. In some cases, doctors may perform eye surgery. Albinism is an ...

So much has to go right as our visual systems develop. One of them is that many thousands of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) have to relay signals through the eye's optic nerve via delicate projections, ...

(Reuters) - A new killing in Burundi and a wave of killings in Tanzania have terrified albinos who are being targeted apparently for their body parts, which are sold to witchdoctors. -- People with ...

These myths are deeply rooted in cultural and traditional beliefs across various societies, perpetuating stigma and discrimination. Despite scientific understanding of the condition, people living ...