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The prevalence and natural history of dominant optic atrophy due to OPA1 mutations.
Ophthalmology - 1 Aug 2010
Yu-Wai-Man Patrick, Griffiths Philip G, Burke Ailbhe, Sellar Peter W, Clarke Michael P, Gnanaraj Lawrence, Ah-Kine Desiree, Hudson Gavin, Czermin Birgit, Taylor Robert W, Horvath Rita, Chinnery Patrick F
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (DOA) is a major cause of visual impairment in young adults that is characterized by selective retinal ganglion cell loss. To define the prevalence and natural history of this optic nerve disorder, we performed a population-based epidemiologic and molecular study of presumed DOA cases in the north of England. DESIGN: Case series. PARTICIPANTS: Seventy-six affected...
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