Hi, My name is Jayasimha and my newly born baby ( 4 days old) is having albinism. Can you please let me know if there are any treatements available in the early stages itself. Also, do let me know if there are any hospitals available in bangalore for the same. Regards, Jayasimha
Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your 4 days baby is having albinism. (are you sure for diagnosis? Because albinism is a genetic disorder, treatment is limited. But getting proper eye care and monitoring skin for signs of abnormalities are especially important to your children health. Your child will most likely need to wear prescription lenses, and he or she should receive annual eye exams by an ophthalmologist. Although surgery is rarely part of treatment for albinism, your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery on optical muscles to minimize nystagmus. Surgery to correct strabismus may make the condition less noticeable, but it won't improve vision. Dermatologist should conduct an annual assessment of your children skin to screen for skin cancer or lesions that can lead to cancer. Adults with albinism need annual eye and skin exams throughout their lives. Hope i able to answer your query