Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII

Introduction: Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII

Description of Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII (medical condition): A rare inherited retinal disease (retinal dystrophy) that usually...more »

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Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8:
  »Introduction: Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8
  »Symptoms of Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8
  »Treatments for Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII:

• Leber congenital amaurosis
• Leber
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• Congenital disease
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Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII as a Disease

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: Another name for Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8 (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8
  »Symptoms of Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8
  »Treatments for Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: Related Diseases

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Eye and vision conditions
• Head conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Congenital conditions

Symptoms of Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII (Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8)

Some of the symptoms of Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII incude:

• Retinal dysfunction
• Nystagmus
• Blindness
• Sensitivity to light
• Impaired vision

See full list of 17 symptoms of Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII (Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8)

Treatments for Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII (Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8)

Treatments for Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII (Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8) include:

• There is no definitive treatment at this stage but research into the use of gene therapy is showing promise. Patients who do retain some level of vision can use various aids to improve their day-to-day functioning: low-vision aids, optical aids, computer-based aids and electronic aids. Other measures which can assist visually impaired patients are: mobility training, assistance with job placement and adaptive training skills

Read more about treatments for Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII

Treatment of Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: For more treatment information about Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII, see treatment of Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 8 (Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII)

Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Leber congenital amaurosis, type VIII:

• rare inherited eye disease
• Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy
• autosomal recessive disorder
• nystagmus
• severe vision loss
• blindness

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