Leber congenital amaurosis
Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a rare inherited eye disease that appears at birth or in the first few months of life.
| Leber congenital amaurosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Leber's congenital amaurosis |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Symptoms | Visual impairment, sensitivity to light |
| Types | > 12 types |
| Causes | Genetic (autosomal recessive) |
| Frequency | 1 in 40,000 newborns |
It affects about 1 in 40,000 newborns. LCA was first described by Theodor Leber in the 19th century. It should not be confused with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, which is a different disease also described by Theodor Leber.
One form of LCA was successfully treated with gene therapy in 2008.
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