Article ID: CBB000932486

A Possible Early Description of Nystagmus and Photophobia in Albinism (2008)

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It is recognized today that albinism is accompanied by a cohort of ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic problems. These may not always be as obvious to the casual observer as the lack of pigment in the eyebrows, hair, or skin, and thus early descriptions of this rare genetic condition may have initially focused on the unusual colour of the hair, skin, or eyebrows and not the eye-related problems. While it is not easy to find an accurate ancient description of albinism, we here propose that a Talmudic account from over 1500 years ago may possibly be describing nystagmus and photophobia in albinism in a population which resided along the River Tigris.

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Description “Proposes that a Talmudic account from over 1500 years ago may possibly be describing nystagmus and photophobia in albinism in a population which resided along the River Tigris.” (from the abstract)


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Authors & Contributors
Federica Maria Rubino
Catelijne Coopmans
Shinnar, Shulamit
Lehmhaus, Lennart
Hans-Reinhard Koch
Reggiani, Nicola
Concepts
Medicine
Eye diseases
Jewish civilization and culture
Physicians; doctors
Talmud
Ophthalmology
Time Periods
Ancient
19th century
17th century
Early modern
20th century
18th century
Places
Italy
Egypt
Roman Empire
Hellenistic world
Liverpool (England)
Singapore
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