Case report of Usher's syndrome in two sisters--first reported case in Singapore

A 28-year-old Chinese woman presented with poor night vision since childhood. Ocular examination showed pigmentary retinopathy and systemic examination revealed sensorineural hearing loss. Family history showed a similar condition in her youngest sister. Ocular and systemic examination of her sister showed similar findings. This is presented as the first case report of Usher's syndrome in Singapore. A general discussion of Usher's syndrome is also presented.