What Is Usher Syndrome?
6. Blindness
One of the most delightful experiences that parents enjoy with their newborns is seeing them learn to focus on objects. The smile that comes from recognizing their parents’ faces and excitement from following colorful characters on a mobile is unforgettable. For parents of a baby with Usher, this enjoyment is at least preserved for a while.
Vision problems tend to develop as a second stage to the condition and often begins with night vision loss. The worsening eyesight that develops is known as retinitis pigmentosa (RP). RP can start at varied ages, dependent on the type of Usher. The night blindness is normally followed by a loss of peripheral vision. This vision loss is caused by the gradual deterioration of retina cells at the back of the eyeball.
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