Albinism By Shinjita Das, MD, Harvard Medical School Reviewed / Revised Oct 2022 View Patient Education Pathophysiology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points Topic Resources Albinism (Cutaneous Findings) Albinism (Ocular Findings) Oculocutaneous albinism is an inherited defect in melanin formation that causes diffuse hypopigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes.