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Optic disc excavation in the atrophic stage of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy: comparison with normal tension glaucoma.
Mashima Yukihiko, Kimura Itaru, Yamamoto Yusuke, Ohde Hisao, Ohtake Yuichirou, Tanino Tomihiko et al.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp OphthalmolFeb 200338 citationsObservational Study
LHON optic discs show glaucoma-like changes, but NTG cups are deeper. This suggests mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to optic disc excavation in both conditions.