101. Usher Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference usher syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by hearing loss and The signs and symptoms of usher syndrome vary in their severity and age of onset http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=ushersyndrome

Home What's New Browse Handbook ... Search Usher syndrome Related Gene(s) Quick links to this topic NIH Publications National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus Health Information Educational resources Information pages Patient support For patients and families Gene Reviews Clinical summary Gene Tests DNA test labs ClinicalTrials.gov Research studies PubMed Recent literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog References Usher syndrome On this page: What is Usher syndrome? How common is Usher syndrome? ... help with understanding Usher syndrome? What is Usher syndrome? Usher syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by hearing loss and progressive vision loss. The signs and symptoms of Usher syndrome vary in their severity and age of onset; most are present from birth or shortly thereafter, while a few begin later in childhood or adolescence. Genetic changes are related to the following types of Usher syndrome. Usher syndrome type I Usher syndrome type II Usher syndrome type III All types of Usher syndrome include progressive vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa, a disorder that affects the retina (the part of the eye that detects light and color). Retinitis pigmentosa causes light-sensing cells in the retina to gradually deteriorate. Night vision loss begins first, followed by blind spots that develop in the side (peripheral) vision. These spots enlarge and merge into a doughnut shape, producing tunnel vision. Central vision is reduced and blurs; in some cases, it may be limited but sharp for many years. Cataracts may develop in the teenage years or in adulthood. In addition, some people with Usher syndrome type I or type III have balance problems due to a defect in the part of the inner ear that controls balance.

102. Fondation Jade Champagne Provost Association autour du syndrome d'usher. Pr©sente ses activit©s, quelques informations sur la maladie, l'©tat de la recherche et des liens s©lectionn©s. Qu©bec. http://www.fondationjade.com

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103. Australian DeafBlind Council Information on usher's syndrome. Membership includes people with deafblindness, family, carers, support workers, professionals and service organisations. http://home.connexus.net.au/~dba/

Welcome to the home page of the Australian DeafBlind Council PO Box 1213 Camberwell Victoria Australia 3124 Telephone: Voice (03) 9439-2570 Fax (03) 9486 2092 ( +61 39 486 2092) Email: Australian DeafBlind Council At This Site Introduction to Australian DeafBlind Council Deafblind Interpreting Guidelines: Download Word 97 version Papers from the National Australian Deafblindness Conference 2000 Australian Contacts Internet and Overseas Contacts Resource Papers How to Join the Australian DeafBlind Council Australian DeafBlind Council Committee Members International Deafblindness information "Beacon" newsletters What is Usher Syndrome? Deafblind Interpreting Guidelines Information on Usher syndrome for parents Publications Usher Syndrome Information Kit The Deaf-Blind Association - Victoria Two-handed Manual Alphabet Deafblind Manual Alphabet Site Visitors. Page updated 24-1-03

104. Healthfinder® - Usher's Syndrome Carefully selected government and nonprofit health information on usher s syndrome. http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=891

105. Syndrome, Usher Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical T Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16132

106. Tipsheet: Counseling Students Who Have Usher's Syndrome Tipsheet Counseling Students Who Have usher s syndrome. http://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/tipsheet/ushers1.html

Return to Tipsheets Index Directory of Professionals in NE Region Financing Your Education NETAC Brochure ... Home PEPNet Counseling Students Who Have Usher's Syndrome 1 of 4 Usher Syndrome is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by congenital hearing loss and gradually developing retinitis pigmentosa leading to the loss of vision. Approximately 25,000 people in the United States have some form of Usher Syndrome. Most of these individuals have either Type I (10,000) or Type II (15,000). Type I Usher Syndrome is characterized by profound congenital deafness, vision problems starting in early childhood, and severe balance problems. An individual born with a moderate to severe hearing loss and normal balance characterizes Type II Usher Syndrome. Night blindness for Type II begins at childhood, but many individuals might not be aware of it until late adolescence/early adulthood. Historically, most students with Usher Syndrome Type I attended residential schools and colleges for the deaf, while individuals with Type II attended regular public schools and universities. With the mainstreaming of deaf and hard-of-hearing students brought about by Public Law 94-142, students with both Type I and II Usher Syndrome can be found in all types of educational settings. It is critical for support service personnel and counselors in college/university environments who work with students with Usher SyndromeÐregardless of typeÐto have a good understanding of special issues that arise for these students and to be aware of strategies that will benefit this population. It also is critical that professionals have a good understanding of Usher Syndrome and what it means to be deaf/hard of hearing and to be losing oneÕs vision.

107. Usher's Syndrome And Retinitis Pigmentosa: Hear-it usher´s syndrome affects both hearing and sight. usher´s syndrome may also be referred to as Retinitis Pigmentosa. usher´s syndrome is a rare disease. http://www.hear-it.org/page.dsp?page=330

108. SupportPath.com: Usher's Syndrome SupportPath.com leads you to Internet resources for supportrelated information on hundreds of health, personal, and relationship topics. http://www.supportpath.com/sl_u/ushers_syndrome.htm

Usher's Syndrome A genetic condition resulting in mild to severe hearing loss and a gradual loss of vision (usually beginning in adolescence). Also called: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome Other topics of interest on SupportPath.com: disABILITIES Glaucoma Hearing Impairment Visual Impairment / Blindness ... here Online Chats... None Listed View our Online Events Calendar for a list of chats by topic. Online Communities / Message Boards... None Listed Usenet Groups... Note: Your browser must be properly configured to access Usenet groups from this site. None Listed Mailing Lists... None Listed National / International Organizations... UNITED STATES The Foundation Fighting Blindness Website: http://www.blindness.org/ Description: "The urgent mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is to find the causes, treatments, preventions, and cures for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases." View their Usher Syndrome page. Date Added: 03/31/2002 Note: Groups are listed alphabetically by U.S. state and then country.

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