[Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy].

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Leber's hereditary optic atrophy (LHON) is a genetic optic neuropathy that is more prevalent in young males but can occur from childhood to old age. The primary cause is mitochondrial genetic mutations, which are associated with dysfunction of mitochondrial electron transport chain complex I. It manifests as acute to subacute visual impairment, often starting unilaterally but progressing to involve both eyes...

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