Ocular albinism

Ocular albinism is a form of albinism which, in contrast to oculocutaneous albinism, presents primarily in the eyes. There are multiple forms of ocular albinism, which are clinically similar.:865 Ocular albinism is a form of albinism which, in contrast to oculocutaneous albinism, presents primarily in the eyes. There are multiple forms of ocular albinism, which are clinically similar.:865 Both known genes are on the X chromosome. When the term 'autosomal recessive ocular albinism' ('AROA') is used, it usually refers to mild variants of oculocutaneous albinism rather than ocular albinism, which is X-linked.