DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i12.016

Pages: 2228-2231

Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes a dual sensory deprivation resulting in deaf-blindness world widely. We report the case of two brothers from a non-consanguineous marriage presenting with pigmentary retinopathy and congenital hearing loss, suggesting usher syndrome. This syndrome is divided into three subtypes that are clinically and genetically different. While many promising treatments are under investigation, no treatment is approved to this date. Audiological rehabilitation, as well as psychological follow up, are essential to improve patients’ life quality.