Leber congenital amaurosis 5

Synonyms

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Overview

Leber congenital amaurosis 5 (LCA5) is a rare inherited retinal disease (retinal dystrophy) that starts during the fetal stage. Vision impairment is obvious at birth or within months of birth. Type 5 is distinguished from the other forms of this condition by the genetic origin of the defect - chromosome 6q11-q16.

Symptoms

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

Causes

  • Eye injury
  • Macular degeneration
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma