Research was conducted in 2014 on Alström syndrome patients regarding degeneration and plasticity of the optic pathway. The functional and structural changes have been investigated on the optic pathway in Alström syndrome by using magnetic resonance imaging to provide better insight on the underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Eleven patients with the syndrome (mean age of 23 years, 5 females, 6 males) underwent a brain MRI.
In the context of Alström syndrome research, studies in 2014 focused on the degeneration and adaptability of the optic nerve pathway. The investigation employed magnetic resonance imaging to provide a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms driving the functional and structural changes in the optic pathway. A total of eleven patients with the syndrome (average age of 23 years, consisting of five females and six males) underwent a brain MRI scan as part of this research.