Living with High myopia-sensorineural deafness syndrome
A genetic condition that causes both hearing loss and severe nearsightedness, starting in early life.
Understanding High myopia-sensorineural deafness syndrome
People have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears, which may get worse over time. It is present at birth or begins in infancy, before a child learns to speak. They also have severe nearsightedness (high myopia), so nearby objects are clear but distant ones look blurry. Myopia is usually found by early childhood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Hearing loss from inner ear changes (sensorineural)
- Severe nearsightedness (high myopia)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include ear, nose, and throat specialists, eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in SLITRK6 are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in the SLITRK6 gene cause this condition. It is autosomal recessive, so a child inherits a changed copy of the gene from each parent.
Also known as: deafness and myopia; deafness and myopia syndrome; high myopia and sensorineural deafness; high myopia-sensorineural hearing loss syndrome
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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