What is Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy (ADOA)?
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA) is a genetic condition. Optic atrophy is when there is a loss of nerve fibres at the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries visual information from the eyes to the brain. When there are a reduced number of nerve fibres, visual information from the eye cannot be carried to the brain properly. This can affect how well you can see. It can affect your central vision and sometimes your peripheral or side vision as well. How clearly a person sees can range from slightly blurry to very poor vision. The two most common forms of inherited optic atrophy ADOA and Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON).
Currently there is no treatment to stop or reverse vision loss from ADOA.
There is ongoing research to improve early diagnosis and detection of hereditary optic neuropathies. Having a diagnosis early on can allow for timely care and support for those affected. It can also help support future trials into the condition. There is also early phase research into potential treatments.
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