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Ger. ophthalmologist, 1840–1917

L. congenital amaurosis One of a group of autosomal recessive forms of blindness that is caused by progressive degeneration of the retina and begins in childhood. SYN: Leber disease; Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.

L. disease Leber congenital amaurosis.

L. hereditary optic neuropathy Leber congenital amaurosis.

L. plexus A plexus of venules in the eye between the canal of Schlemm and Fontana spaces.