Usher Syndromes

Overview

Autosomal recessive hereditary disorders characterized by congenital SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS and RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA. Genetically and symptomatically heterogeneous, clinical classes include type I, type II, and type III. Their severity, age of onset of retinitis pigmentosa and the degree of vestibular dysfunction are variable.

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Quick facts about Usher Syndromes

Topic type

Condition

Category

Ophthalmology

MeSH classification

C09.218.458.341.186.500.500|C09.218.458.341.887.886|C10.597.751.418.341.186.500.500|C10.597.751.418.341.887.886|C10.597.751.941.162.625.500|C11.768.585.658.500.813|C11.966.075.375.500|C16.131.077.299.500|C16.320.290.684.500|C23.888.592.763.393.341.887.886

Preparing for an appointment about Usher Syndromes

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• Write down your symptoms and when they started.
• Bring details of any medicines, supplements or previous treatments.
• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
• Ask what treatment or management options may be suitable.
• Ask when you should seek urgent medical help or follow-up care.

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