Usher syndrome is a rare inherited disorder primarily characterized by deafness due to an impaired ability of the auditory nerves to transmit sensory input to the brain (sensorineual hearing loss) accompanied by retinitis pigmentosa, a disorder that causes progressive loss of vision.
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An in-depth article by Mary Guest, Head of Usher Services at Sense. Includes a detailed description of Usher syndrome, the symptoms, genetics, transmission, associated problems and what can be done.
Provides information on types 1, 2 and 3 of this condition, retinitis pigmentosa, hearing loss, balance, gene studies, and other conditions which may have similar symptoms.
Provides information including a description of the condition, resources, how to join a NIH clinical study, and funding opportunities for researchers studying the condition.
Facts on this condition that affects both hearing and vision; its causes, characteristics, and treatment.
Provides information about this genetic defect causing retinitis pigmentosa and congenital deafness and often vestibular dysfunction. Includes classification, presentation, differential diagnosis and management.
Explains the types of this condition, research, science news, and provides resources for those living with the condition.
The BBC reports on deaf people who then become blind.
(June 15, 2015)
The BBC reports on a video of the moment a 39-year-old woman heard for the first time, thanks to cochlear implants.
(March 28, 2014)
Provides information about this genetic defect causing retinitis pigmentosa and congenital deafness and often vestibular dysfunction. Includes classification, presentation, differential diagnosis and management.
Facts on this condition that affects both hearing and vision; its causes, characteristics, and treatment.
Provides information including a description of the condition, resources, how to join a NIH clinical study, and funding opportunities for researchers studying the condition.
Explains the types of this condition, research, science news, and provides resources for those living with the condition.
Provides information on types 1, 2 and 3 of this condition, retinitis pigmentosa, hearing loss, balance, gene studies, and other conditions which may have similar symptoms.
An in-depth article by Mary Guest, Head of Usher Services at Sense. Includes a detailed description of Usher syndrome, the symptoms, genetics, transmission, associated problems and what can be done.
The BBC reports on deaf people who then become blind.
(June 15, 2015)
The BBC reports on a video of the moment a 39-year-old woman heard for the first time, thanks to cochlear implants.
(March 28, 2014)
