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Treatment of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy: theory to practice.
Seminars in ophthalmology - 1 Mar 2002
Johns Donald R, Colby Kathryn A
Abstract excerpt
Dramatic advances in our understanding of the molecular genetic basis of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) have revolutionized our ability to diagnose and prognosticate this disease. Unfortunately no corresponding advances in the treatment of LHON have emerged. Glaucoma is a prevalent form of optic neuropathy that has been studied extensively. Lessons learned from treatment of LHON and glaucoma may have...
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