Albinism

Ben and Andrew review toxocariasis and its gnarly lifecycle, why every ophthalmologist needs to know about it, treatment, and more. We wish everyone about to take OKAPs the best of luck! 

Ben and Amanda review VKH, including terminology, key findings, stages, and differential diagnoses. 

Today we dive into the science behind the genetic condition albinism, which is not pronounced how you think it is.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi. 

Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage. 

Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin. People born with the condition have fair skin, hair and eyes. Superstitions about the body parts of people with albinism have led to violent attacks. In 2008 Tanzania appeared to be the epicentre of these ...  Show more