Conditions / Syndrome

oculocutaneous albinism type IA

info ยท Syndrome

An oculocutaneous albinism that has_material_basis_in an autosomal recessive null mutation of TYR on chromosome 11q14.3 with no residual protein activity.

Signs and symptoms

  • Astigmatism
  • Albinism
  • Hypopigmentation of hair
  • Strabismus
  • Nystagmus
  • White hair
  • Abnormality of refraction
  • Photophobia
  • Blue irides
  • Hypoplasia of the fovea

Also known as: OCA1A; Oculocutaneous Albinism, Tyrosinase-Negative