Diandra Forrest

Development of the optical system is highly dependent on the presence of melanin, and the reduction or absence of this pigment in albinistic individuals may lead to
• Misrouting of the retinogeniculate projections, resulting in abnormal decussation (crossing) of optic nerve fibres
• Photophobia and decreased visual acuity due to light scattering within the eye
• Reduced visual acuity due to foveal hypoplasia and possibly light-induced retinal damage