Directory of Usher Syndrome Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• A-Z Deafblindness

  http://www.deafblind.com/usher.html
  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.

• Boys Town National Research Hospital: Usher Syndrome

  http://www.boystownhospital.org/research/molecularstudies/Pages/UsherSyndrome.aspx
  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.

• Deaf woman’s shock as she hears for first time

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-26779079
  The BBC reports on a video of the moment a 39-year-old woman heard for the first time, thanks to cochlear implants.

• Losing your sight as a deaf person

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-33101671
  The BBC reports on deaf people who then become blind.

• National Institutes of Health: Usher Syndrome

  http://www.ushersyndrome.nih.gov/
  Provides information including a description of the condition, resources, how to join a NIH clinical study, and funding opportunities for researchers studying the condition.

• NIDCD: Usher Syndrome

  http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/usher.asp
  Factsheet on this condition that affects both hearing and vision, its causes, characteristics and treatment.

• Patient: Usher Syndrome

  http://patient.info/doctor/Usher-Syndrome.htm
  Provides information on this genetic defect causing retinitis pigmentosa and congenital deafness and often vestibular dysfunction. Includes classification, presentation, differential diagnosis and management.

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