Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a maternally inherited mitochondrial disease that primarily affects the optic nerve, causing bilateral vision loss in juveniles and young adults. A 12-year-old boy had complained of blurred vision in both eyes for more than 1 year. His best-correcte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2003-10-01
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Series: | Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09705005 |