Ushers Syndrome

Facts:

Certain nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, vinpocetine, l-lysine, a number of vitamins such as vitamin A & enzymes, and fish oil may help Ushers Syndrome and preserve vision. Some research indicates that daily use of Microcurrent Stimulation may help preserve vision as well.

The Usher syndromes (USH) are a large group of inherited disorders which combine simultaneously both the hearing impairment and progressive loss of vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa" (RP). RP can result in the gradual loss of night vision and peripheral vision, resulting in "tunnel vision".

There are considered three types:

Type 1 (USH1) is characterized by a congenital (present at birth), severe to profound and preverbal deafness, absent balance function and early onset of an night blindness and peripheral vision loss (typically by age 5 or 6 years and almost always before age 10 years.)

Type II (USH2) has a milder (post-verbal) hearing loss, apparently present from birth, and a later onset (or detection) of an RP-like retinal degeneration (typically between ages 10-20 years). Balance functions are normal and stable, but the hearing impairment deteriorates very slowly, by some estimates an average of about 1 decibel (Db) per decade.

Although still controversial, the existence of at least a third type (USH3), distinguished from USH2 by the rapid and progressive nature of its hearing loss, has been suggested. USH3 seems to account for about 40% of Usher syndrome patients from eastern Finland; there is good genetics evidence that the gene for USH3 is located on a different chromosome than the locations of USH1 and USH2.
Note: There may even be a rare Usher Syndrome Type IV, not yet well characterized.

Symptoms:

Gradual loss of central vision.

Causes:

All forms of RP and RP-related disorders, like the Usher syndromes, are genetic, which means caused by altered genes. In order to be effected, an individual must inherit one Usher gene from each parent. The likelihood of this happening is 1 in 4. If the individual inherits only 1 altered gene, that person would then be considered a "carrier" but there will be no symptoms.

Conventional Treatment:

There is no treatment available to date.

Complementary Treatment:
Recommended Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products
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Essential: Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula - Dr. Grossman's whole food formula for retinal support and overall eye health.
Essential: Vitamin A Palmitate 120 caps - Vitamin A Palmitate 120 capsule - 15,000 IU per capsule
Essential: Carlsons Finest Omega-3 Fish Oil (500 ml) - Omega-3 500 ml Liquid - Natural Lemon Flavor
Essential: Microcurrent Stimulation 400 Purchase Option - helps stimulate energy production (ATP) in the retina, improve circulation and reduce waste build-up.
Very Important: CoQ10 100 mg 60 caps (COQ26) - CoQ-10 is an enzyme found in all cells of the body. It occurs naturally, and is the co-factor in the electron transport chain between cells
Very Important: Acetyl-L-Carnitine 250 mg - Acetyl-L-Carnitine 250 mg 60 caps
Important: Pure Focus - is a liquid based formula absorbed subingually (under the tongue) for vision health.
Helpful: Fruits N Greens 180 gm - 180 gram organic formula loaded with fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Self Help:

Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:

Reduce or eliminate drinking caffeine and sodas, avoid aspartame (labeled diet foods)and man made fats (corn oil and safflower oil, trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils including canola oil, and especially margarines).

Eliminate deep fat fried foods, monosodium glutanate (MSG) used as a flavor enhancer which is a potential retinal toxin (Inv Oph 1996; 37: 1618-24), and fat blockers like Olestra which impair the absorption of carotenoids (Argus, August 1996;19:18:July 1996;19:22). Eating greater amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol appear to increase the risk of AMD.

Supplement your diet with a good multivitamin such as One Plus Multivitamin or Dr. Grossman's Whole Food Multivitamin and/or an organic green drink.

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Ushers Syndrome

Facts:

Overview:

Symptoms:

Causes:

Conventional Treatment:

Complementary Treatment:Recommended Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products

Self Help:

Complementary Treatment:
Recommended Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products