Definition:
Leber's optic neuropathy is an eye illness characterized by the swelling and eventual decay of the retinal ganglion cells. This results to permanent loss of eye vision.
Diagnosis:
Tests such as optical coherence topography are used to detect the presence of Leber's optic neuropathy.
Treatment:
Treatment for the illness can be done by the use special anti-inflammatory drugs.
Symptoms and Signs:
The first symptom found in the disease is reduced to total loss vision. After a few weeks, edema-liked fibers begin to develop in the eye, causing pain and discomfort.
Causes:
The disease is a genetic disorder of the cells' mitochondria.
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