Medical information on the Usher Syndrome
The Visual Impairment

How is Usher syndrome treated?

Presently, there is no cure for US. The best treatment involves early identification in order to begin educational programs. The exact nature of these educational programs will depend on the severity of the hearing and vision impairments as well as the age and abilities of the individual. Typically individuals will benefit from adjustment and career counseling; access to technology such as hearing aids, assistive listening devices or cochlear implants; orientation and mobility training; and communication services and independent living training that may include Braille instruction, low vision services, or auditory training.
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Original address of this page:
www.nih.gov/nidcd/health/pubs_hb/usher.htm#treatment

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