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Often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, Usher syndrome is an inherited disease causing combined hearing loss and vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa. The condition can also cause problems with balance.
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Aug 7, 2014
Inspired by Progress in Usher Syndrome Research
Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., a Foundation-funded clinical researcher at the Casey Eye Institute, discusses the first human study of gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1B.
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Apr 30, 2024
Usher Syndrome Research Advances
Recent developments in research on Usher Syndrome.
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Mar 8, 2022
Trial recruitment is enabled by the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ patient registry, My Retina Tracker® Registry, which includes genetic and vision information for more than 20,000 people with inherited retinal diseases.
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Nov 13, 2023
IRD Community Loses Usher Syndrome Research Trailblazer William Kimberling, PhD
Dr. Kimberling helped discover the identification and characterization of several genes that cause Usher syndrome.
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Jul 10, 2023
Blind Author with Usher Syndrome Ignites the Literary World
At the age of 22, Michael Garrigan received a life-changing diagnosis of Usher syndrome type 2. His vision gradually deteriorated over the years, and by the age of 45, he faced the reality of being legally blind. Determined to share his story and shed light on the capacity to triumph over darkness, Michael penned a remarkable memoir, “Ushered Out of Darkness,” in which he invites readers into his most vulnerable life moments and victories.
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Apr 10, 2013
Reflections on Life with Usher Syndrome
Foundation Board Member Moira Shea describes her life with a retinal disease.
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Jun 5, 2023
Breaking Barriers as an Attorney With Usher Syndrome
Tara is a woman of extraordinary talents. A beloved twin sister, mother of two, and wife of 10 years, Tara leads a fulfilling life dedicated to advocating for others through law.
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Sep 10, 2014
Ready for the Spotlight: Rebecca Alexander Shares Her Story of Living with Usher Syndrome
“…the best thing is to reach out and network, and access all the resources. The more invested you are in what’s out there, the more you get back.”
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Apr 21, 2014
Flight4Sight: A Man with Usher Syndrome Travels Around the Globe
There’s nothing like a sense of urgency to turn what seems like a crazy idea into reality.