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Vision Science Research Group
Albinism
Refractive Development In Albinism
This PhD study is investigating the impact of albinism on the developing visual system, in particular how albinism influences refractive error.
In addition to measures of functional measures such as refractive status, visual acuity and accommodation, we are investigating structural aspects of the eye in albinism (corneal curvature, axial length and anterior chamber depth, retinal organisation) using modern imaging techniques.
A comparative group of subjects with idiopathic congenital nystagmus (without albinism) have also been recruited in order to help us explore whether structural and functional deficits in albinism are primarily due to the nystagmus associated with albinism or whether the other features of albinism (e.g. lack of pigment in the eye) have significant effects.
This study will provide novel useful data for those researchers investigating typical refractive error development and clinicians working with people with poor vision due to albinism. The research will also help to inform future service provision in terms of hospital and educational services for people with albinism.
Funded by the Department of Employment & Learning (NI)