Usher Syndrome Type 2A Overview

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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. Alessandro Iannaccone
Ophthalmology
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Alessandro Iannaccone
Ophthalmology

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

2226 Nelson Hwy, Suite 200, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
984-974-2020
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English
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Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. His top areas of expertise are Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Dr. Iannaccone is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Jacque L. Duncan
Ophthalmology
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Jacque L. Duncan
Ophthalmology

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jacque Duncan is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Her top areas of expertise are Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Mark E. Pennesi
Ophthalmology
Elite in Usher Syndrome Type 2A
Dr. Mark E. Pennesi
Ophthalmology

University Professional Services

15700 Sw Greystone Ct, 
Beaverton, OR 
503-494-3442
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Mark Pennesi is an Ophthalmologist in Beaverton, Oregon. Dr. Pennesi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome Type 2A. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Pennesi is currently accepting new patients.

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