1. NOAH - The National Organization For Albinism And Hypopigmentation An organization where people with albinism, their families and those that work with them can get informat Category Health Conditions and Diseases Skin Disorders albinism...... service provider. New NOAH Video! See the new “NOAH Connecting thealbinism Community”video on your own computer! 2002 Conference http://www.albinism.org/

Albinism On Line Community (Formerly The Webboards) Join NOAH! Albinism Information About NOAH NOAH Events ... THANKS! Information for people who have: NOAH News Online Community service update: There may be some service interruptions while the NOAH online community is updated by InfoPop, the service provider. New NOAH Video! NOAH Connecting the Albinism Community 2002 Conference Photos from Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure The 2004 NOAH conference will be in Atlanta! 2002 conference schedule See you in Atlanta! NOAH The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959 Phone: 800 473-2310 (US and Canada) Phone: 603 887-2310 http://www.albinism.org If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at webmaster@albinism.org NOAH is a volunteer organization for persons and families involved with the condition of albinism. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide genetic counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education. Specific information for people who have: Albinism Children with albinism Patients with albinism Students with albinism ... Albinism On Line Community (Formerly The Webboards) Albinism Information About NOAH NOAH Events NOAH Projects ... Return to Top of Page This page meets the Bobby AAA (highest) accessibility rating and the US Section 508 requirements for accessibility. Read the

2. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Albinism Learn about this disorder that results in the partial or full absence of pigment from the skin, hair, and eyes. Includes links to related topics. converted by the body to the pigment melanin. albinism results when the body is unable to produce or distribute melanin http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001479.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Albinism Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Nevus, halo Alternative names Return to top Hypopigmentation; Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism Definition Return to top Albinism refers to a group of related conditions. These conditions are the result of altered genes that cause a defect of melanin production. This defect results in the partial or full absence of pigment from the skin, hair, and eyes. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top An amino acid called tyrosine is normally converted by the body to the pigment melanin . Albinism results when the body is unable to produce or distribute melanin because of one of several possible defects. In particular, defects in the metabolism of tyrosine leading to failure to convert it into melanin, can cause albinism. Albinism appears in different forms and may be inherited by one of several modes: autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked. Complete albinism involves a total absence of pigment from the hair, eyes, and skin (this is also called tyrosinase-negative oculocutaneous albinism). It is the most severe form of the condition. Affected people may appear to have hair, skin, and iris color that are white as well as vision defects. They also have photophobia (sunlight is painful to their eyes), they

3. International Albinism Center At the University of Minnesota a team of dedicated research professionals interested in understanding the basis of albinism in humans. Facts about this disorder as well as glossary of terms provided. http://www.cbc.umn.edu/iac/

Welcome to the homepage of the International Albinism Center at the University of Minnesota. The International Albinism Center is a team of dedicated research professionals interested in understanding the basis of albinism in humans. We are a multi-disciplinary group of researchers that include interests in clinical genetics, molecular biology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and biochemistry, all with a central theme of understanding the cause and effect of albinism and other forms of pigment loss in humans. We have published several papers on different aspects of albinism as a result of this collaborative effort. Facts About Albinism - Revised This is an electronic copy of the publication Facts About Albinism written by Drs. Richard A. King, C. Gail Summers, James W. Haefemeyer and Bonnie LeRoy. This is a good source of basic information about albinism. This also contains a list of Definitions of Words at the end of the book. This is a link to a review paper on the different types of albinism and the affect of albinism on the eye. Are you doing a report on albinism?

4. NOAH — Publications NOAH The National Organization for albinism and Hypopigmentation logo If youhave any questions or comments, please e-mail us at webmaster@albinism.org. http://www.albinism.org/publications/

Publications Download the pdf version. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader You are encouraged to download these Information Bulletins as text or print from pdf format and distribute them to family, friends and appropriate professionals as long as the documents are not altered in any way. If you have any questions regarding these Information Bulletins, don't hesitate to contact NOAH for more information. English What is Albinism Que es el Albinismo? African Americans with Albinism Albinismo y Afro-Americanos ... What Do You See? La venida Pronto (coming soon) Social Aspect of Albinism Aspectos Sociales y Emocionales del Albinismo Sun Protection ... Recursos para Personas con Abinismo Funding for the development and original printing of these Information Bulletins was provided by the Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation of Somers Point, New Jersey. NOAH gratefully acknowledges their assistance. Top of Page NOAH The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation PO Box 959, East Hampstead, NH 03826-0959

5. Albinism Fellowship UK - Welcome Voluntary organisation that aims to provide information, advice and support, for people with albinism.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Skin Disorders albinism......The albinism Fellowship, a group that provides information, advvice and supportfor people with albinism. Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC009443 http://www.albinism.org.uk/

Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC009443 Enter Standard Text Site Enter Large Text Site This site is best viewed in 800x600 or 1024x768 with Internet Explorer 4.0+ or equivalent Unauthorised reproduction of any part this site is prohibited. Website Designed, Built and Maintened by Daniel Hill: webmaster@albinism.org.uk If a photograph of you or a member of your family appears on this website it has been placed here in good faith, should you not wish any photo/s connected with you to be used on the site, please contact us at info@albinism.org.uk and we will remove it as soon as we can.

6. Albinism albinism. About one in every 17,000 people have albinism. In ocularalbinism, the hair and skin pigmmentation may not be effected. http://www.lowvision.org/albinism.htm

Albinism About one in every 17,000 people have Albinism. These individuals fail to produce melanin, a photoprotective pigment. While melanin's role in protecting us from ultraviolet light is understood, it also has other important functions in the development of the retina and brain and their interconnection of which we know much less.. Macular Hypoplasia: The fovea a tiny area in the center of the macula region of the retina, the most sensitive area of vision in the retina fails to fully develop. Iris Color and Transillumination: The pigmentation of iris and choroid may be lacking causing light to penetrate directly through the structures of the eye rather than only through the pupil. In some cases the iris may be pink. Skin and Hair Hypopigmentation: Hair and eyelashes may be under pigmented. In ocular albinism, the hair and skin pigmmentation may not be effected. Nystagmus, a jerky motion to the eyes is usually present. Strabismus: Often the eyes may not work together as a binocular team. An eye may cross in or turn out. Brain Retina Connections: The pathways from the retina to brain may follow different pathways than in non-albinos.

7. Albinism In Popular Culture Explore the mythology of albinism.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Skin Disorders albinism......A L B I N I S M. IN POPULAR CULTURE. http://www.lunaeterna.net/popcult/

A L B I N I S M I N P O P U L A R C U L T U R E I N T R O D U C T I O N A R T L I T E R A T U R E F I L M ... O T H E R back to the NOAH Home Page Have you come across something I may have missed? Do you have any comments? Please e-mail me (lunaeterna@mindspring.com) and let me know. Created on July 18, 1997 by LunaEterna (Last updated MARCH 17, 2002)

8. The Family Village / Library / Albinism & Hypopigmentation albinism Hypopigmentation. Related Disorders HermanskyPudlak Syndrome, Waardenburg Syndrome http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_albi.htm

Related Disorders: Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Waardenburg Syndrome Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites Who to Contact National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation [NOAH] 1530 Locust Street, #29 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,19102-4415 E-mail: noah@albinism.org Web: http://www.albinism.org/ NOAH provides information and support regarding albinism and related conditions, promotes public and professional education about these conditions, and encourages research and funding that will lead to improved diagnosis and management of albinism. NOAH provides networking for those with related albinism, such as minority groups. NOAH publishes a newsletter, NOAH News, twice yearly, as well as information bulletins on particular topics. They also provide a network of local chapters and contact persons, and do referrals to state rehabilitation agencies, providers of equipment and materials. Where to Go to Chat with Others NOAH Web Board The WebBoards are where NOAH members can exchange questions, comments and concerns related to being a person with albinism.

9. DIRC Fact Sheet - Albinism Fact sheet about albinism albinism. Fact Sheet. albinism Fellowship Support Group Inc (Aust) http://www.dircsa.org.au/pub/docs/albinism.htm

ALBINISM Fact Sheet PO Box 717 MODBURY SA 5092 Ph: 8261 2922 Email: Sullivan@senet.com.au What is Albinism Albinism is an inherited disorder where there is either total absence or decreased production of the usual normal pigmentation. The pigment concerned is called melanin and only occurs in certain areas of the body. If there is pigment deficiency, it will not have any adverse effects on other body functions such as intelligence, heart, kidney, lungs, liver or general well being. For melanin to be produced, the enzyme Tyrosinase, is a necessary part of the chemical process. In albinism this enzyme is either absent completely, or is present in a reduced amount and does not produce the normal amount of pigment. Hair roots can be chemically tested in a laboratory to determine the presence of Tyrosinase and any resultant pigment. Another effect of albinism is on the pathways of the optic fibres. This does not affect intelligence (see below), but can be tested and can be useful in confirming the diagnosis of albinism. Albinism is also a very varied condition, some people have no skin pigmentation, others have normal skin pigmentation, but reduced pigment in the eye. (see "Types of Albinism"-page 3).

10. Eye Conditions > Albinism -- EyeMDLink.com An article about albinism as well as ocular albinism, related conditions, testing and who treats this. http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=59

11. Albinism Database Welcome to the albinism Database. The albinism Database is produced by the International albinism Center at the http://www.cbc.umn.edu/tad

Welcome to the Albinism Database. The Albinism Database is produced by the International Albinism Center at the University of Minnesota. This database includes mutations associated with all major known forms of oculocutaneous and ocular albinism. The Albinism Database is part of the HUGO Mutation Database Initiative Please use this link for the submission of new mutations Type of Albinism Human Locus OMIM Link Link to Table of Mutations and Polymorphisms Map of Mutation Locations Oculocutaneous albinism type 1 (OCA1) TYR Mutations and Polymorphisms of TYR Mutation locations for TYR Oculocutaneous albinism type 2 (OCA2) P Mutations and Polymorphisms of P Mutation locations for P Oculocutaneous albinism type 3 (OCA3) Mutations and Polymorphisms of TYRP1 Mutation locations for TYRP1 Oculocutaneous albinism type 4 (OCA4) MATP Mutations and Polymorphisms of MATP Mutation locations for MATP Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome type 1 (HPS1) Mutations and Polymorphisms of HPS1 Mutation locations for HPS1 Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome type 2 (HPS2) Mutations and Polymorphisms of ADTB3A Mutation locations for ADTB3A Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome type 3 (HPS3) Mutations and Polymorphisms of HPS3 Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome type 4 (HPS4) Chediak-Higashi Syndrome Mutations and Polymorphisms of CHS1 Mutation locations for CHS1 Ocular Albinism type 1 Mutations and Polymorphisms of OA1 Mutation locations for OA1 Other links of interest: Table of pigment associated genes This table is a list of mouse coat color associated genes, their human homologues and associated human diseases. There are also links to Jackson Laboratories and OMIM for each of the loci.

12. Vision Of Children - Childhood Blindness And Vision Impairment Groups aims include the eradication of hereditary childhood blindness, ocular albinism and other blindness. http://www.visionofchildren.org

Vision of Children - Dedicated to the eradication of childhood hereditary blindness, including Ocular Albinism and other related genetic vision disorders. Dimension One Spas Selects VOC As Its Corporate Charity Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Dimension One Spas ( www.d1spas.com ) announced plans to sponsor a national fundraising program to benefit the Vision of Children Foundation. more... UPDATE! A Modern Overview of Ocular Albinism Thanks to skillful video filming by NOAH member Dan Lee at the July NOAH conference held in Concord, CA, VOC can now offer a videotape of VOC Scientific Advisory Board Member, Dr. Richard A. Lewis M.D., M.S., speaking on the historical background and distinctive features of Ocular Albinism. He also elaborates on the difference in diagnosis between OA and OCA which is still a source of confusion for many families and physicians alike. Dr. Lewis, an expert on OA and other genetic visual conditions, provides information helpful to any individual or family affected by this condition. Interested individuals can contact the Foundation at 858- or acarter@visionofchildren.org

13. Facts About Albinism Common Questions About albinism. Can people with albinism have children? Do peoplewith albinism have a normal life span? Questions Answers What is albinism? http://www.cbc.umn.edu/iac/newfacts.htm

Index Questions and Answers: What is Albinism? What is melanin pigment? How does melanin form? What Are the Problems with Albinism? ... Autosomal Recessive Ocular Albinism (AROA) Common Questions About Albinism Can people with albinism have children? Do people with albinism have a normal life span? Do people with albinism have normal intelligence? Where can I get more information about albinism? ... What Causes Albinism? Why are children born with it? Understanding Genetics Understanding Genetics Autosomal Recessive Inheritance X-Linked Inheritance Miscellaneous Other Reading: Definitions of Words About the Authors What is Albinism? The word " albinism " refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in the eyes, skin, and hair (or in some cases in the eyes alone). They have inherited from their parents an altered copy of a genes that does not work correctly. The altered gene does not allow the body to make the usual amounts of a pigment called melanin Approximately one in 17,000 people have one of the types of albinism. About 18,000 people in the United States are affected. Albinism affects people from all races. The parents of most children with albinism have normal hair and eye color for their ethnic background, and do not have a family history of albinism. What is melanin pigment?

14. Knowlton Family Homepage Mike, Carin, Bianca and Tanya. Contains albinism, history, sports, and photos. http://www.knowlton.clara.net/family/

.....MENU..... Watson The Web This family is crazier than a coconut!!......... Genealogy Our little corner of the world. A look see at where we are in the world. Mad Sports Scrapbook The Reading Rock Festival, UK History Covering the current History from when, as DJ Mike Ocean, I met a girl, Carin in 77 on a Middle Eastern Island called Bahrain........ Albinism This is an insight to what it is like being an Albino in today's society, told in basic simple terms, by Bianca as seen through her eyes and with other family members experiences as well. There is some technical stuff for those that are interested. links history albinism genealogy ... photo album Michael Gordon Knowlton Contact:- webmaster@seal-management-group.co.uk Revised: March 24, 2003

15. Albinogene Article discussing the interactions of the incompletely dominant albinism alleles of Siamese and Burmese. http://homepages.tig.com.au/~coslinka/albinogene.html

The first of the colour-conformation genes affect coat pattern is the albinism gene. This gene controls the amount of body colour and comes in five alleles: full colour, "C", Burmese, "cb", Siamese , "cs", blue- eyed albino, "ca", and albino, "c". The full colour allele, "C" is wild, is dominant, and produces a full expression of the coat colours. This is sometimes called the non- albino allele. The Burmese allele, "cb", is mutant, is recessive to the full colour allele, codominant with the Siamese allele, and dominant to the blue- eyed albino and albino alleles, and produces a slight albinism, reduc- ing black to a very dark brown, called sable in the Burmese breed, and producing green or green-gold eyes. The Siamese allele, "cs", is mutant, is recessive to the full colour allele, codominant with the Siamese allele, and dominant to the blue- eyed albino and albino alleles, and produces an intermediate albinism, reducing the basic coat colour from black/brown to a light beige with dark brown "points" in the classic Siamese pattern and producing bright blue eyes.

16. Low Vision Associates Helping patients with the latest on low vision, whether from injury, aging, glaucoma, macular degeneration, albinism, retinitus pigmentosa, diabetes or other, specialty lenses or contacts may help. http://lowvisionassociates.com

What is Low Vision? Low Vision is a condition in which a person has some vision but it is limited.   This condition may interfere with daily pastimes such as reading and watching television.  People with low vision generally have some remaining vision with reduced sharpness, narrowed vision, haziness or blind areas. Who has Low Vision? About one out of every 6 Americans has low vision.  It can affect people of all ages. What causes Low Vision? Low vision is often the result of an injury, birth defect, the aging process, disease or condition such as ocular albinism, retinitis pigmentosa, or stargardts macular dystrophy.  If the condition develops later in life, it is usually caused by glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration or diabetes. Can people with Low Vision be helped? Yes!  Today many new optical devices and systems can help Low Vision patients see better.  However the patient must be motivated to see better and show a willingness to work toward that goal. Company Profile Low Vision Associates was founded in 1986 to help people with vision problems.  In that time, we have assisted thousands of patients.  Even many patients who were told by other doctors that "they could do nothing more to help them" have been helped here. Low Vision Associates specializes in fitting the latest eyeglass and contact lenses including telescopic and microscopic lenses, filtered lenses, high powered and prismatic lenses which may be helpful for many conditions.

17. Heliophobe Worldwide Index A notso-sexual fetish magazine exclusively devoted to pale-skinned women. Each issue contains how-to advice on avoiding sunlight, beauty tips on accentuating paleness, and notices honoring albinism. Also, we print fiction, comics, and the photos of readers. http://www.hotweird.com/heliophobe/

Welcome to Heliophobe Worldwide, the Internet tentacle of Heliophobe magazine News Flash : Heliophobe #2 is now out of print, so please order #3 for $3.00, #1 for $2.00, or both for $5.00. If you feel kind and would like to help this virtuous cause, please send me even more money! I'll be sure to send you an extra gift. If you send a check, please make it out to: Forrest Jackson, PO BOX 600318, Dallas, TX, 75360 What's new? Heliophobe #3 now available! see ordering information below Heliophobe is a not-so-sexual fetish magazine exclusively devoted to pale -skinned women. Each issue contains how-to advice on avoiding sunlight, beauty tips on accentuating paleness , and notices honoring albinism . Also, we print fiction, comics, and the photos of readers. Heliophobe is certainly of interest to all Gothic girls and Death-Rock chicks (and the men who love them!). If you are a pale -skinned woman, you need this zine in order to survive the ozoneless nightmare of the future! A sample issue costs $3.00 US and you can get H#1 included for just $5.00. Heliophobe does not make money by selling ad space (like so many other zines out there) so if you feel particularly generous, please send as much as $10.00 and I'll send you something extra.

18. Albinism In Film FILM. Many characters intended to be people with albinism have madeappearances on TV and in the movies. Unfortunately, the depictions http://www.lunaeterna.net/popcult/film.htm

F I L M Many characters intended to be people with albinism have made appearances on TV and in the movies. Unfortunately, the depictions have been overwhelmingly negative, revealing a great deal of insensitivity and ignorance on the part of the writers and directors. Below is a chronology of movies and television shows featuring depictions of albinism, beginning with the most recent. THE TIME MACHINE: Directed by Simon Wells, 2002. The Morlocks have a master, the Uber-Morlock, a calculating and vitriolic albino arch-villain so intelligent that an extension of his brain is visible above his spine. Despite that intelligence, however, he is vanquished in short order by the film's hero. Those of you with the QuickTime multimedia player may be interested in a movie clip featuring the Uber-Morlock This slapstick comedy features a character called "Whitey" and "Casper" who is openly ridiculed about his albinism. His use of a bioptic (a telescopic lens mounted on glasses), which some people with albinism use to help improve their distance vision, is also mocked in the movie. Rintaro's X-1999: Clamp Studios, 1999.

19. Vision Without Much Sight Holly Hansen, a legally blind person with albinism who is an artist and photographer. http://communities.msn.com/VisionWithoutMuchSight/home.html

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20. -- Albinism - Craig's Personal Story -- Information about albinism from a person who has it. Frequently asked questions, links, music and pictures. http://webhome.idirect.com/~crona/

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