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What is the definition of Usher Syndrome Type 2A?
Usher syndrome type 2A is a genetic condition characterized by hearing loss from birth and progressive vision loss that usually begins in adolescence or adulthood. Vision loss is due to retinitis pigmentosa. Night vision loss begins first, followed by blind spots that develop in the side (peripheral) vision. Over time, these blind spots enlarge and merge to produce tunnel vision. In some cases, vision is further impaired by clouding of the front surface of the eye (cataracts). Hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and mainly affects high tones. The degree of hearing loss varies within and among families with this condition. Unlike other forms of Usher syndrome, people with type 2A do not have difficulties with balance caused by inner ear problems. Usher syndrome type 2A is caused by genetic changes the USH2A gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Usher Syndrome Type 2A?
  • Usher syndrome type 2A
  • US2
  • USH2
  • USH2A
Who are the top Usher Syndrome Type 2A Local Doctors?
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Jacque Duncan
Ophthalmology
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Jacque Duncan
Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology Clinic

1825 4th St, 
San Francisco, CA 
415-353-2800
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jacque Duncan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy.

Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Mark Pennesi
Ophthalmology
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Mark Pennesi
Ophthalmology
Referral may be required

Casey Eye Physicians And Surgeons LLC

3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, 
Portland, OR 
503-494-8386
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Pennesi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pennesi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
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2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
984-974-2048
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Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center