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Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
rareLeber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial neurodegenerative disease affecting the optic nerve and often characterized by sudden vision loss in young adult carriers.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0010788 OMIM:535000Orphanet:104
- Part of
- Hereditary optic atrophyHereditary optic neuropathyMitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorder
- Also known as
- Leber Hereditary optic atrophy · Leber optic atrophy · Leber’s disease · LHON · optic atrophy, Leber type
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Leber optic atrophy and dystonia |
Rare disease
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