Genetic hearing loss accounts for 30% to 50% of hearing disorders. Thanks to exciting advances in genetic mapping, research is now able to identify more than seventy genes that lead to deafness. The genes responsible for hearing disorders may be...
Genetic diseases are those that are passed on from parent to child through genes that carry the codes for each specific trait. Many of the diseases and disorders that affect the eyes have genetic factors. Some diseases are linked to a single gene...
Low vision is a "medical term that is defined as chronic disabling visual impairments that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or medical or surgical treatment" according to Dr. Robert Massof, professor of ophthalmology and...
If you find yourself repeating "Excuse me?" several times each day, there may be a problem. Hearing loss can be lifelong, beginning at birth, come on gradually or appear overnight. There are many common symptoms of hearing disorders. Muffled...
Childhood hearing problems can affect speech and language development and result in self-esteem issues if not identified promptly. Kids Health reports that even a partial or mild hearing loss can affect a child's ability to speak and understand...
