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  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Wolfram syndrome (WFS) is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It affects multiple organ systems, including the visual pathway.
  • Understanding the progression of visual impairment in WFS is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To track changes in visual acuity and visual pathway structure in WFS patients over 1-3 years.
  • To characterize the spectrum of disease severity in relation to age at examination.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, annual ophthalmological examinations.
  • Retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness analysis.
  • Diffusion tensor MRI to assess optic radiation (OR) microstructural integrity (fractional anisotropy - FA).

Main Results:

  • The study included 23 WFS patients (age 5-25 years).
  • Subnormal RNFL thickness and reduced OR FA were observed, correlating with worse visual acuity.
  • Annual follow-up revealed progressive declines in visual acuity, RNFL thickness, and OR FA.
  • Significant variability in disease severity was noted, irrespective of patient age.

Conclusions:

  • WFS-causing mutations damage both pregeniculate and postgeniculate visual pathways.
  • Visual pathway damage is progressive, leading to functional decline.
  • Disease severity is highly variable and not predictable by age.