Albinism, Ocular (also known as Ocular Albinism): Albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. The classic type is X-linked (Nettleship-Falls), but an autosomal recessive form also exists. Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmu

NIH MeSH · D016117Diseases

Albinism, Ocular

Also known asOcular Albinism

Definition

Albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. The classic type is X-linked (Nettleship-Falls), but an autosomal recessive form also exists. Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmus, photophobia, strabismus, and decreased visual acuity.

MeSH classification

  • C11.270.040.090
  • C16.320.290.040.090
  • C16.320.565.100.102.090
  • C16.320.850.080.090
  • C17.800.621.440.102.090
  • C17.800.827.080.090
  • C18.452.648.100.102.090

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Common questions about Albinism, Ocular

What does Albinism, Ocular mean in medicine?
Albinism affecting the eye in which pigment of the hair and skin is normal or only slightly diluted. The classic type is X-linked (Nettleship-Falls), but an autosomal recessive form also exists. Ocular abnormalities may include reduced pigmentation of the iris, nystagmus, photophobia, strabismus, and decreased visual acuity. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Albinism, Ocular known by any other names?
Yes. Albinism, Ocular is also referred to as Ocular Albinism in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Albinism, Ocular sit in the medical classification?
Albinism, Ocular falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C11.270.040.090, C16.320.290.040.090, C16.320.565.100.102.090). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016117) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗