About Albinism
How Unique Variations Foundation Helps Longview, TX
Unique Variations Foundation in Longview, TX understands what it is like to raise an individual with albinism, which is why we want to help others in the area. There was a learning curve, and we didn’t have as many public resources to get the help we needed. Since then, we have raised awareness and furthered the knowledge about the condition through health and social initiatives and access to learning and education assistance. There is no need to go through this journey alone. If you have further questions or need help with any of our resources, please reach out to our team, and we will get you the necessary answers.
What Is Albinism?
Albinism is a genetic condition. It is not something you can develop as an adult. The individual experiences a reduced amount of melanin and pigmentation, leaving the hair and skin a pale color no matter their race or ethnicity. The condition knows no discrimination and affects men and women of all ages. While there is no known cure for this condition, there are plenty of treatment options for specific symptoms. You can also rest easy knowing it does not get worse as you get older. Your eyes may also be affected by a lack of pigmentation. Those diagnosed with albinism will have to take exceptional care of their eyes and require special prescription glasses when going outside. You will also need to think of other additional clothing options when experiencing prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays.
Educating the Public on Albinism
Our team also works diligently to educate the public about albinism. There are many misconceptions about people with albinism and the condition itself. For instance, it can affect their behavioral patterns and make it more difficult for them to learn in traditional classroom settings. We use social initiatives to help the diagnosed explore their strengths in public settings.