{"id":1476,"date":"2022-03-11T10:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T10:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=1476"},"modified":"2024-07-02T13:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:11:57","slug":"usher-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/conditions\/usher-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Usher syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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This page covers Usher syndrome, a condition that causes hearing loss, sight loss and balance problems.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is present from birth but can take years for symptoms to appear and is usually diagnosed in older children or teenagers. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Find out more about Usher Syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n What is Usher syndrome?\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tUsher syndrome is an inherited genetic condition. It causes sight loss, hearing loss and other symptoms.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Causes and diagnosis\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThis page covers the different types of genes that cause types of Usher syndrome, and your chances of inheriting or passing on the condition. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Treatment options\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThis page covers treatments for Usher syndrome types 1, 2 and 3, and for retinitis pigmentosa. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n \n What do I tell my child?\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIf your child has been diagnosed with Usher syndrome, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about it.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Walking safely when you have Usher\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tLearn more about available canes and mobility aids, communicator guides and guide dogs.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Living with Usher\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tFind out more about how to get support for Usher, and how your family and friends can help.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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