Deaf And Blind
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Understanding Usher Syndrome: A Silent Challenge
Summary:
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa and congenital hearing loss. This inherited disorder affects approximately 1 in 11,000 people as it is a recessive trait.
Article:
Usher syndrome is a genetic condition that causes both deafness and blindness. It leads to gradual vision loss through progressive retinitis pigmentosa and impairs hearing from birth. As a recessive trait, this disease is relatively rare, occurring in about 1 in 11,000 individuals.
The condition is named after C.H. Usher, a pioneering British ophthalmologist who first described the link between congenital deafness and retinitis pigmentosa in 1914.
Usher syndrome is classified into three distinct types: I, II, and III.
- Type I is the most severe, with children born almost completely deaf. Their eyesight begins to deteriorate around age 10.
- Type II sees children born hard of hearing, with vision impairment typically beginning later in life.
- Type III is the most common. In this type, both hearing and vision loss occur much later.
A mutation in the USH3A gene, which is crucial for the development and maintenance of the retina and inner ear, is linked to Usher syndrome type III. Researchers are still unraveling the specific role of the protein produced by this gene in the progression of vision and hearing loss.
Despite advances, much remains to be discovered about the precise mechanisms behind Usher syndrome. Understanding these can pave the way for more effective treatments and support for those affected.
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