Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: Still a Dilemma?

Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: Still a Dilemma?

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a mitochondrial disease, is characterized by bilateral subacute loss of central vision owing to degeneration of the retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve. We report 2 cases of bilateral diminution of vision with optic disc pallor. A genetic study was planne...

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Main Authors: Nishi Meghna Satish, Soveeta Rath, Kritika Chopra, Rolli Khurana, Neha Chawla, B.P. Guliani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-10-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
lhon
mitochondrial disease
genetic mutations
genetic counselling
childhood vision loss
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/dljo.dljo_74_23
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