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Rare Ophthalmologic
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a rare ophthalmologic condition caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA.1 Of the mitochondrial DNA disorders, LHON is the most common.2 Adults with this condition develop permanent subacute central vision loss in both eyes, which has a devastating impact on the quality of life of patients.1,2 Currently, there is no cure for LHON, which is why we are dedicating our efforts to develop new products for these patients.2 In addition to helping patients with LHON, we are also exploring other opportunities to help patients with a variety of other rare ophthalmologic conditions.
- Genetics Home Reference. National Institutes of Health. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/leber-hereditary-optic-neuropathy. Last accessed: December 19, 2019.
- Carelli V et al. European Ophthalmic Review. 2019;13(Suppl 2). https://www.touchophthalmology.com/lebers-hereditary-optic-neuropathy-a-global-perspective/.
