[The care of patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy/patient associations]

Abstract

We present the therapeutic-rehabilitative then social management of a visually impaired patient by Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). The different structures that can intervene are explained. Two typical medico-social situations are detailed, namely an LHON occurring in a student, and in an adult who works.

Keywords: Basse vision; Blindness; Cécité; Leber hereditary optic neuropathy; Loupe; Low vision; MDPH; Magnifying glass; Neuropathie optique héréditaire de Leber; Quality of life; Qualité de vie.