Assertion: albinism's appearance | /r/HasProperty | due
Facets:
value: to a lack of melanin
type: CAUSE
value: likewise
type: DEGREE
value: to the same effect
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Likewise the occasional purplish or violet appearance is due to the same effect, but showing though the more common light blue OCA irises (dig around in Google Images for photos of albinistic fashion model Connie Chiu for some pics that show this effect.)
text: The pink appearance is due to the reflection of the back of the eye through a pale iris, as described above.
text: The “white” appearance that comes from albinism is due to a lack of melanin.