Individuals born with Usher syndrome type 1F do not have a sense of balance, cannot hear, and lose their vision over time. But scientists have now developed a gene therapy that could enable patients ...

Audrey Tyrell was diagnosed with Usher syndrome at age 10 Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock A teen who has been diagnosed with a condition that will eventually take her eyesight has created a bucket list of ...

The mistakes are small but carry severe consequences: In Usher syndrome, genetic mutations cause both hearing and vision loss. Cell biologist Professor Uwe Wolfrum from Mainz University is researching ...

So much of south Louisiana's culture is experienced out loud. Music, singing and storytelling are hugely important facets of Cajun life in particular — but for Louisianans with Usher syndrome, these ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Usher Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision, often leading to complete loss of both. There is no known treatment. Mikaela Zito, the ...

Disclosure: Marc D. Feldman, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships in addition to his employment. Disclosure: Ilene D. Miner, MSW, LCSW-R, has disclosed no relevant financial ...

NBC’s Peter Alexander is joined by his sister, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Usher Syndrome that causes deafness and blindness, to open up about her endless optimism ...

NBC News’ Peter Alexander sat down with his sister Rebecca Alexander to raise awareness for Usher syndrome, a disorder that causes hearing and vision loss. Alexander spoke about her experience with ...

Big Brother winner Reggie Bird has undergone cataract surgery after announcing earlier this month she has Usher syndrome, a ...