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What is the definition of Familial Deafness?
Familial deafness is a genetic loss of hearing that runs in a family. Most cases of familial deafness are non-syndromic, in which the individual does not have any other symptoms than deafness. Less than one-third of familial hearing loss is syndromic, in which the person has other symptoms, such as blindness, in addition to hearing loss. Familial deafness can cause hearing loss at birth or hearing loss that occurs later in life that may or may not progress.
What are the symptoms of Familial Deafness?
Symptoms of familial deafness can range from complete loss of hearing to incomplete hearing loss that may or may not progress over the life span. Depending on the genetic mutations, familial deafness or hearing loss can be present in one or both ears. Most people who are deaf or hard of hearing have some hearing.
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What are the current treatments for Familial Deafness?
Treatment for familial deafness may include special education; language learning education; speech therapy; hearing aids; surgical placement of cochlear or brainstem hearing implants; hearing aids; and other assistive devices, such as frequency modulation (FM), captioning, telephone amplifiers, flashing and vibrating alarms, audio loop systems, infrared listening devices, portable sound amplifiers, and text telephone or teletypewriter.
Who are the top Familial Deafness Local Doctors?
Elite in Familial Deafness
Elite in Familial Deafness
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No. 83, Fenyang Road, 
Xuhui, CN 

Qing Chang practices practicing medicine in Xuhui, China. Ms. Chang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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Dr. Ted A. Meyer
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Familial Deafness
Dr. Ted A. Meyer
Otolaryngology
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MUSC Health ENT At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 
843-792-3531
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ted Meyer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Meyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Familial Deafness
Dr. Larry A. Feiner
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Familial Deafness
Dr. Larry A. Feiner
Otolaryngology
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Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat

542 N Lewis Rd, Ste 101, 
Limerick, PA 
610-323-1550
Languages Spoken:
English
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Larry Feiner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Feiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Feiner is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

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What are the latest Familial Deafness Clinical Trials?
Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study II
Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study II
Who is this study for: Patients with Retinal and Optic Nerve Damage or Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 29, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study will evaluate the use of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) for the treatment of retinal and optic nerve damage or disease.

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Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 19, 2026

Summary: The My Retina Tracker® Registry is sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is for people affected by one of the rare inherited retinal degenerative diseases studied by the Foundation. It is a patient-initiated registry accessible via a secure on-line portal at www.MyRetinaTracker.org. Affected individuals who register are guided to create a profile that captures their perspective on the...

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