Is albinism genetic?

Is albinism genetic?

Yes, albinism is passed down (inherited) through families. People are born with albinism when they inherit an albinism gene from their parents.

In oculocutaneous albinism, both parents must carry an albinism gene for their child to be born with albinism. The child has a 1 in 4 chance of being born with albinism. If just one parent has an albinism gene, the child won’t have oculocutaneous albinism. But they’ll have a 50% chance of being a carrier of the gene themselves.