Summary
The paper discusses a case of a 62-year-old woman diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disorder causing sudden vision loss, and emphasizes the importance of specific testing for central visual field when there is discordance between central acuity and peripheral visual field testing.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses a case of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a genetic disorder affecting the eyes, and the importance of specific testing methods in diagnosing the condition.
Aging: The paper discusses a case of a 62-year-old woman diagnosed with LHON, highlighting the occurrence of this rare genetic disorder in older individuals.
Author(s)
L Donaldson, E Margolin
Publication Year
2023
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