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Albino patients have difficulty with direct sunlight:

  • their hypopigmented skin is easily sunburnt and should be shaded or protected with ultraviolet-blocking ointments
  • older albinos should have an annual skin-cancer screen
  • photophobia may be overcome with dark glasses

Surgery for strabismus is for cosmetic purposes only as binocular vision cannot be attained.

Reference

  1. Federico J. Albinism. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.2023 Aug 14.

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