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  • Albinism is a rare inherited disorder characterized by impaired melanin biosynthesis.
  • This leads to hypopigmentation of skin and eyes, causing various ophthalmic issues like reduced visual acuity and nystagmus.
  • Current treatments focus on symptom management, as albinism remains incurable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review genetic subtypes of albinism.
  • To discuss clinical assessment methods.
  • To explore current and emerging therapeutic options for nonsyndromic albinism.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of genetic subtypes.
  • Analysis of clinical assessment techniques.
  • Evaluation of existing and novel therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Albinism encompasses diverse genetic subtypes with distinct clinical presentations.
  • Ophthalmic manifestations are significant and varied.
  • Novel therapies, including molecular and gene-based approaches, are under development with early promising results in preclinical and clinical trials.

Conclusions:

  • The management of albinism is evolving with the advent of new therapeutic modalities.
  • Gene-based strategies and molecular therapies represent a promising new era for albinism treatment.
  • Further research and clinical trials are crucial for optimizing these novel approaches.