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Pregnant Couple Discovers OCA1 Risk, Joins Albinism Group

7/15/2026

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Story summary

Georgina Trousas and Adam Lagus underwent expanded carrier screening while pregnant and learned both carried OCA1 genes.
A 2 percent disorder risk and a one-in-four chance for their unborn daughter were confirmed by amniocentesis.
They joined the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, noted that 80 percent of affected children lack family history, installed UV shades, arranged specialist eye care, and said the diagnosis does not define their baby.

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Story summary

Georgina Trousas and Adam Lagus underwent expanded carrier screening while pregnant and learned both carried OCA1 genes.
A 2 percent disorder risk and a one-in-four chance for their unborn daughter were confirmed by amniocentesis.
They joined the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, noted that 80 percent of affected children lack family history, installed UV shades, arranged specialist eye care, and said the diagnosis does not define their baby.