Homefacts City Report. Northvale is located in Bergen County, NJ. The population is 4,700. There are 1 public schools in Northvale with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Northvale is very low, and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
Social and emotional factors. The reactions of other people to those with albinism can often have a negative impact on people with the condition. Children with albinism may experience name-calling, teasing or questions regarding their appearance, eyewear or visual aid devices. Many people with albinism find the word albino hurtful because they're being labeled simply on the basis of looks rather than being thought of as individuals.
An individual with complete absence of melanin is called an albino. One with only a small amount of melanin is described as albinoid. People with albinism are very pale with fair hair and very light eyes. In some people, the eyes appear red or purple, depending on the amount of pigment. This can happen because the iris actually has very little color. The eyes appear pink or red because the blood vessels inside of the eye show through the iris.