This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
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| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal pupil morphology |
Abnormality of the pupil
Pupillary abnormalities
Pupillary abnormality
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0000615 |
| Astigmatism |
Abnormal curving of the cornea or lens of the eye
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0000483 |
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Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
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0000639 | |
| Ocular albinism |
Absent pigmentation in the eye
|
0001107 |
| Photophobia |
Extreme sensitivity of the eyes to light
Light hypersensitivity
[ more ]
|
0000613 |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Freckling | 0001480 | |
| Hypoplasia of the fovea | 0007750 | |
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Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes
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|
0000486 | |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Giant melanosomes in melanocytes | 0005592 | |
| Myopia |
Close sighted
Near sighted
Near sightedness
Nearsightedness
[ more ]
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0000545 |
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Skin tumors
Tumor of the skin
[ more ]
|
0008069 | |
| Visual impairment |
Impaired vision
Loss of eyesight
Poor vision
[ more ]
|
0000505 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Depigmented fundus | 0007680 | |
| Nystagmus-induced head nodding | 0001361 | |
| 0001417 | ||
Occasionally, females will have more significant signs and symptoms of ocular albinism type 1. This may be due to:
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
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Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnoses include various types of oculocutaneous albinism (OCA), blue cone monochromatism, congenital stationary night blindness, ocular albinism with sensorineural deafness, cone dystrophy with supernormal rod response, Leber congenital amaurosis, complete and incomplete achromatopsia, X-linked congenital nystagmus (see these terms), and autosomal dominant infantile nystagmus syndrome.
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How does this affect vision at night? Is night vision better or worse than day vision? How can one accommodate vision and deal with the light? Are there any learning disabilities associated with albinism? What about driving? See answer
How bad will it get? I'm 43. Will it get worse? See answer
I'm a woman who has ocular albinism 1. I'm the only person in my family that has it. My question is: I am pregnant and I want to know my chances of having children with ocular albinism? Will my sons or daughters be more affected? See answer
