Stares, taunts fill life of black twin, 10, with albinism; brother unaffected. Oct. 1, 2009— -- Kenyen and Khari Flowers are 10-year-old, African-American fraternal twin brothers. Born 25 minutes ...

Albinism is a condition some people are born with, where their bodies make little or no melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. It happens because of changes in certain ...

Ocular albinism is a genetic condition that involves the eyes. This condition reduces the pigmentation of the iris — the colored part of the eye — and the retina, causing vision problems. Albinism is ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition marked by little to none of the pigment melanin, which is responsible for the color in hair, skin, and the irises of the eyes. This results in a range of very pale ...

NEW YORK, June 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Tuesday marks International Albinism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations to bring global attention to understanding albinism and fighting ...

Luisinho, a 26-year-old man with albinism whom I interviewed in Mozambique, faced a heartbreaking choice: either continue working outdoors under life-threatening sun exposure or quit his job selling ...

Albinism, a genetic condition characterised by a lack of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes, affects individuals physically and socially. Unfortunately, many of these challenges translate into ...

Pupils with albinism receive caps to protect from the effects of harmful sun rays, Mombasa, November 2015. [File, Standard] Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes the lack of pigment in skin ...

There is currently no cure for ocular albinism. However, people can manage their condition with low vision aids and protective eyewear. In some cases, doctors may perform eye surgery. Albinism is an ...