Leber Optic Atrophy
Leber Optic Atrophy Causes
The disease is a caused by a genetic defect in the person's mitochondria.
Leber Optic Atrophy Definition
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), also known as Leber optic atrophy, is a condition that consists of the degeneration of the retinal ganglion cells (RGC) that leads to permanent loss vision. This disease is common among males.
Leber Optic Atrophy Diagnosis
Optical coherence topography is a procedure used to detect the onset of the disease.
Leber Optic Atrophy Symptoms and Signs
Vision loss is the first symptom that develops in the disease. Weeks later, bundles of vessels that look like edemas are found in the eye.
Leber Optic Atrophy Treatment
The disease can be treated by special anti-inflammatory drugs. However, these drugs are still under trial observation to prove their effectiveness.