Oculocutaneous albinism

Oculocutaneous albinism is a form of albinism involving the eyes ("oculo-"), skin ("-cutaneous"), and in rare instances, the hair as well.

Four types of oculocutaneous albinism have been described, all caused by a disruption of melanin synthesis and all autosomal recessive disorders.

Common Albinism requires genes from both parents, while Oculocutaneous albinism only need a gene directly from a mother to her son.