What Is Usher Syndrome?
8. Genetic Testing
Many genetic conditions do not have cures. Often, early intervention is the best way to ensure a good quality of life for the person. This is because the early adoption of many therapies, technology, and learning languages can help in development. In its milder forms, detecting Usher syndrome can be difficult. More so when the parents are unaware they are carriers.
Besides visual field tests and electroretinogram (ERG) exams to check on vision and hearing evaluations for hearing loss, genetic testing is another way to verify the condition. Scientists have identified 9 genes that can cause the disorder. This testing is however not widely available and is normally done to confirm the diagnosis after hearing, vision, and balance testing have been done.
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