Review Article

An Update on the Genetics of Usher Syndrome

Table 1

Clinical features of Usher syndrome types.

USH1USH2USH3

Hearing lossSevere to profoundModerate to severeModerate to severe
CongenitalCongenitalProgressive
StableStable

Vestibular functionAlteredNormalVariable
RP onsetUsually prepubertalAround pubertyor postpubertalAround puberty or postpubertal
LanguageUnintelligibleIntelligibleIntelligible