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Introduction to Usher syndrome

What is Usher syndrome?
Usher syndrome is characterised by hearing loss and progressive loss of vision caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). RP is a condition that can also occur without the presence of hearing loss. 

Introduction to Usher Syndrome

In November the Roberto Wirth Fund (www.robertowirthfund.net) held a seminar in collaboration with Gallaudet University on Usher syndrome and to release a new publication - An Introduction to Usher Syndrome. This publication is part of the Mason Perkins Deafness Series. If you would like to receive a copy of this book (Italian only) please send your address and stamps to the value of €2.20 (Italy) to the Roberto Wirth Fund. For overseas postage or larger orders please send us an email - info@robertowirthfund.net

This booklet is also available as a free download in English and Italian.

  Introduction to Usher syndrome (pdf)

  Introduction to Usher syndrome (word)