Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 11: 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 11 is distinguished from the other forms of this condition by the genetic origin of the defect - chromosome 7q, IMPDH1 gene. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 11 is available below.
See full list of 6 symptoms of Amaurosis congenita of Leber, type 11
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