Kartik R
3 posts
Aug 25, 2024
11:40 PM
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Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss by affecting the optic nerves. This condition, named after Theodor Leber, typically manifests in young adults due to mutations in mitochondrial DNA, which impair energy production in optic nerve cells. Symptoms of LHON include sudden, painless vision loss in one eye, which progresses to the other, along with issues with color vision and light sensitivity. Diagnosis includes clinical evaluation, family history review, and genetic testing for specific mutations. Although Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
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