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Asian man sits on a couch as he works from home, moving his glasses to adjust his eyes
Education
Ability Central •
While low vision is usually age-related, it is crucial to understand the underlying cause of vision impairments so you know your options. Learn more in this article from Ability Central.
Cute boy with glasses looking into the camera
Education Quality Living
Ability Central •
What is Usher syndrome?

Usher syndrome is the most common condition that affects both hearing and vision; sometimes it also affects balance. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP) [re-tin-EYE-tis pig-men-TOE-sa].