Does albinism have symptoms other than being white?
In addition to light skin, albinism also presents other symptoms. Individuals with albinism usually have white or yellow-white hair that is fine and soft. Their pupils appear red due to the lack of pigment in the choroid, and some might have congenital small pupils. The sclera may be transparent or appear pale red. People with albinism typically experience photophobia, tearing, frequent blinking, nystagmus (eye tremors), and astigmatism. Although most patients are healthy in other body parts, some with albinism may suffer from poor development, short stature, and intellectual disabilities. When albinism affects the eyes, it is accompanied by skin depigmentation, photophobia, and tearing. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to conditions like solar dermatitis, actinic cheilitis (inflammation of the lips), increased wrinkling of the skin, and dilation of capillaries.