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Retinal nerve fiber layer evaluation by optical coherence tomography in unaffected carriers with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy mutations.
Ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2005
Savini Giacomo, Barboni Piero, Valentino Maria Lucia, Montagna Pasquale, Cortelli Pietro, De Negri Anna Maria, Sadun Federico, Bianchi Stefania, Longanesi Lora, Zanini Maurizio, Carelli Valerio
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To study retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in unaffected carriers with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) mutations. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-six unaffected carriers (44 females and 22 males) were analyzed and compared with an age-matched control group of 70 patients (40 females and 30 males). The statistical analysis was...
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