Resources
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Genetics Home Reference (GHR)
contains information on Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organisation for individuals with rare diseases and the organisations that serve them.
Further information and support for patients with LHON
LHON Society
A patient-led group that provides information and support for those affected by LHON.
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
UK’s leading sight loss charity offering both practical and emotional support services for blind and partially sighted people.
The Lily Foundation
UKs leading mitochondrial disease charity and the largest charitable funder of mitochondrial research in Europe. Their mission is to improve the lives of people affected by mitochondrial diseases, while working towards a future where mitochondrial diseases can be effectively treated or cured.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is intended only to provide knowledge of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). This website has been produced by Chiesi Pharmaceuticals. The website has been developed in accordance with industry and legal standards to provide information for healthcare professionals about LHON. Chiesi Pharmaceuticals makes every reasonable effort to include accurate and current information. However, the information provided in this website is not exhaustive.