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9. Prognosis

Most cases of albinism have good prognoses. Aside from taking extra precautions around the sun and an increased risk of skin cancer, most people with albinism live regular lives, whether they have advanced vision problems or not. Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, and Griscelli Syndrome can affect expected lifespan, however.

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