An uncommon cause of vision loss: Leber hereditary optic neuropathy

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare mitochondrial genetic disorder characterized by painless acute or subacute vision loss that develops during adolescence. Clinicians should know how to identify potential LHON and when to refer patients to a neuro-ophthalmologist for diagnosis and tr...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JAAPA (Montvale, N.J.) N.J.), 2018-11, Vol.31 (11), p.32-34
Hauptverfasser:	Glover, Julie M, Casmaer, Monica L, April, Michael D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Blindness Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Genetic disorders Health technology assessment Humans Male Medical diagnosis Mitochondria - genetics Mitochondrial DNA Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber - complications Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber - diagnosis Optic Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber - genetics Teenagers Vision Disorders - diagnosis Vision Disorders - etiology Vision Disorders - physiopathology Visual Acuity
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Zusammenfassung:	Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare mitochondrial genetic disorder characterized by painless acute or subacute vision loss that develops during adolescence. Clinicians should know how to identify potential LHON and when to refer patients to a neuro-ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. This case highlights the value of a thorough family history in ED patients.
ISSN:	1547-1896 0893-7400
DOI:	10.1097/01.JAA.0000546478.56818.50