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Norrie Disease is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the eye and almost always leads to blindness. In addition to the congenital ocular symptoms, some patients suffer from a progressive hearing loss starting mostly in their second decade of life, while another portion may be mentally challenged. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --This disease affects almost entirely male infants.
• --Norrie disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the NDP gene.
• --There is no treatment or cure.

Top Resources on Norrie Disease

• National Organization of Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Norrie Disease
• Genetics Home Reference: What is Norrie Disease?
• Scottish Sensory Centre: Medical Information on Norrie's Disease
• About.com: Norrie Disease-Inherited Cause of Blindness
• WrongDiagnosis: Norrie Disease

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