Contents:
- Medical Video: Why Are Some People Albino?
- 1. Impaired vision
- Eyes plus or minus
- Low vision
- Photophobia (sensitive to light)
- Cockeye
- 2. Skin problems
- Sunburned
- Skin cancer
- 3. Stress or depression
Medical Video: Why Are Some People Albino?
Albinism (albino) is a rare disease caused by a genetic disorder. In people who have alibinism, usually the skin and hair on the whole body are very pale or white. This genetic disorder itself does not endanger the health of people with it. However, there are various complications of albinism that usually appear. The following is a complete explanation of the complications of albinism that may occur and how to prevent them.
1. Impaired vision
The most frequent complications arising from albinism are vision problems. Check out the signs, ways to prevent, and treat visual disturbances in people with albinism below.
Eyes plus or minus
People with albinism may have shown eye symptoms plus or minus since childhood. Note that your child or yourself has difficulty reading or often complains of headaches. Eyes plus or minus can be treated by undergoing eye examinations and wearing glasses. Besides glasses, you can also use contact lenses to help sharpen your vision.
Low vision
Low vision or weak vision can make it difficult for you to see in low light, not see objects around you, and it is difficult to distinguish colors that are too contrasting. In some cases, people with low vision almost blindness.
You can move as usual with the help of visual aids such as a remote telescope or a magnifying glass. You may also need to practice reading in braille. To avoid injury to sufferers low vision which is quite serious, use a walking aid like a stick.
Photophobia (sensitive to light)
The eyes of people with albinism are usually very sensitive to light. Light from sunlight or lights that are too glare can make headaches, dizziness, or pain in the eyes. For that, provide sunglasses or glasses with a dark lens to ward off light that is too glare.
Cockeye
Squint or strabismus usually appears as a child. To overcome this, you can wear special glasses so that the view is more focused. Your doctor may also recommend using a healthier side cover so that the other eye is more trained. In some cases, you may be advised to undergo surgery so that your eyes are more aligned.
2. Skin problems
In addition to vision problems, complications of albinism that often occur are skin problems. Check out the types of skin problems that might arise and how to prevent them as follows.
Sunburned
People with alibinism are more susceptible to sunburn than people in general. So, if you have to travel when the sun is shining, always wear a hat and clothes that are closed.
Don't leave home without sunblock (sunscreen) at least SPF 30. Select sunblock which protects the skin from UVA and UVB radiation and apply about 15 minutes before leaving the room.
Skin cancer
Because the skin of people with albinism is very pale, the risk of skin cancer is even higher. Frequent sunburn also increases your risk of skin cancer. Therefore, always protect your skin from sunburn.
In addition, you should regularly check your skin if there are symptoms of skin cancer. When symptoms appear, immediately see a doctor. Make sure you also live a healthy lifestyle and diet to ward off free radicals that cause skin cancer.
3. Stress or depression
Not only physical complications, people with albinism also have to fight mental complications due to the social pressure they face. Due to the low level of education and public awareness about albinism, people with albinism are still often ostracized, ridiculed, and even oppressed.
For this reason, note that you or your children experience symptoms of stress and depression. For example, sleeplessness, increased appetite or decreased dramatically, unable to concentrate, feel sad and hopeless for weeks, headaches or stomach aches without cause, or want to commit suicide. You should immediately check with a doctor or psychologist.
Children with albinism also usually have difficulty getting along because they feel they are different or not accepted by their environment. You can help him by joining an albino sufferer community in your city or through social media.
