Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Findings in Long-Term Follow-up of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: Report of Two Cases

Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is thought to be a neurovascular disease due to presence of vascular changes in asymptomatic patients. Here we present 2 patients in whom optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging demonstrated capillary drop-out areas and decreased radial peri...

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Main Authors: Pınar Bingöl Kızıltunç, Feyza Tüntaş Bilen, Huban Atilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2020-10-01
Series:Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
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Online Access: http://www.oftalmoloji.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-findings-/41737
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Summary:Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is thought to be a neurovascular disease due to presence of vascular changes in asymptomatic patients. Here we present 2 patients in whom optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging demonstrated capillary drop-out areas and decreased radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) density in the quadrants that had thinner retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) in OCT images. Progressive decrease in RNFL and RPC density were shown in each patient at month 12 and 30 of follow-up. Following up patients with OCTA imaging in the future will provide insight into the pathogenesis and prognosis of LHON.
ISSN:1300-0659
2147-2661