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The reason for referral was assessed from the patients\u2019 electronic medical records (EMR). Demographic data of the patients, visual acuity status, type of LVD prescribed, and visual acuity improvement with LVD were documented.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Out of 74 patients, 91.9% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 68) were male, and the median age of patients was 21 (16) years. A 4\u00d7 monocular telescope was prescribed for 2.7% of patients (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 2) and SEETV binocular telescope for 1.4% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 1) was advised for distance. The most commonly prescribed near LVD was the 6\u00d7 cutaway stand magnifier for 22 patients (29.7%). Four patients (5.4%) were prescribed with Notex, the most commonly prescribed non-optical LVD. Niki CCTV (12.2%,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      =9) was the most commonly prescribed assistive device. The subjects were divided into three groups based on age: group I consisted of those &lt;18 years of age, group II 18\u201340 years, and group III &gt;40 years for the interpretation of visual improvement. There was a statistically significant improvement (group I:\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001, group II:\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.0001, group III:\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.003) in near vision with help of LVDs in all three groups.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The use of LVDs and rehabilitation can help patients with LHON to lead a better life and will be more beneficial.<\/jats:p>\n                  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