Question: are there different types of albinism?
Answer: These disorders are generally divided into two types. Oculocutaneous (pronounced Ock-you- low-kew-TAIN-ee-us) Albinism (OCA) and Ocular Albinism (OA). OCA involves decreased pigment in the eyes, hair, and skin. There are 4 types of OCA that have been described depending on the type of genetic defect.