Dr. Sahil Sarpal, S17821, Dr. Srijita Mitra, Dr. Gautam Bhaduri
We present a case of Oculocutaneous Albinism in a 5 year old male child with no familial predilection. Albinsm is a genetically determined , heterogenous group of disorders of melanin synthesis in either the eyes alone (ocular albinism) or the eyes, skin and hair (oculocutaneous albinism) may be affected. Tyrosinase-positive (incomplete) albinos are autosomal recessive and synthesize variable amounts of melanin. Evaluation included visual acuity assessment, a thorough slit lamp examination of anterior segment, retinoscopy, fundus examination and external photography. An opinion on general and systemic examination was taken. Tyrosinase- positive patients usually demonstrate some degree of pigment production in hair bulb incubation test.