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What is the difference between ocular albinism (OA) and oculocutaneous albinism (OCA)?

April 26, 2017albinism OA oca ocular oculocutaneous

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What is the difference between ocular albinism (OA) and oculocutaneous albinism (OCA)?

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Sometimes, very little other than the gene which causes them. The vision problems experienced by those with OA and OCA are virtually the same. The hair color and skin pigment can vary significantly between OA and OCA, even though those with either condition typically have reduced pigment compared to unaffected siblings.