Gyrate Atrophy

This very rare condition is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme ornithineaminotransferase.

Myopia (short-sightedness), night blindness, cataracts and loss of peripheral vision occur.

It is known that reduction of the amino acid arginine in the diet has a beneficial effect on most patients.

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