Overview of Usher's Syndrome: Congenital Deafness and Progressive Loss of Vision.

Vernon, McCay

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Overview of Usher's Syndrome: Congenital Deafness and Progressive Loss of Vision

Vernon, McCay

Volta Review, 76, 2, 100-5, Feb 74

Usher's syndrome, a genetic condition causing congenital profound hearing loss and a progressive blindness due to retinitis pigmentosa, affects an estimated three to six percent of children in educational and rehabilitative programs for the hearing impaired. (Author)

Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Deaf Blind, Deafness, Diseases, Exceptional Child Services, Hearing Impairments, Medical Services, Prevention

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