Leber hereditary optic neuropathy

Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrially inherited degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons that leads to an ... Signs and symptoms · Treatment · Epidemiology · History

Individuals eventually diagnosed with LHON may initially be asymptomatic, or experience mild blurring of the central visual field of one eye.

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is a rare genetic disease that can cause you to quickly and unexpectedly lose your vision. Vision loss for most people ...

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare inherited eye condition. It causes sudden and irreversible blindness.

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy involves a mitochondrial DNA abnormality that affects cellular respiration. Although mitochondrial DNA throughout the body is ...

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare mitochondrial disorder primarily affecting young males, causing sequential visual loss due to optic nerve ... Continuing Education Activity · Introduction · Etiology · History and Phys

Clinical characteristics. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) typically presents in young adults as bilateral, painless, subacute visual failure.

A rare hereditary optic neuropathy characterized by sudden onset, painless central vision loss, loss of retinal ganglion cells and optic atrophy. ORPHA:104.

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial disease leading to rapid and severe bilateral vision loss. Idebenone has been ...