To tell you the truth there are people who have both problems. It is called Ushers Syndrome. I had a boyfriend who had it. It is very difficult to communicate. However sign language can be felt by making the jestures/symbols in the palm of the hand.
Definition
Ushers syndrome is a form of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), with associated deafness. Ushers syndrome is the cause of approximately 10% of all hereditary deafness, with deafness existing at birth or developing soon afterward. The eye symptoms of RP appear later, usually by the age of 10, and start with night blindness. Visual acuity continues to decrease as the child grows older, and may result in complete blindness by midlife.
People with RP may develop other treatable eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataract.
Symptoms
* Hearing loss
* Night blindness
* Loss of peripheral vision
Treatment
Currently, there is no specific treatment for persons with Ushers syndrome or RP. Genetic studies of RP are a significant factor in finding a cure or prevention for this disease. The U-M is performing research on genetic factors of RP.
Research
Researchers at the Center for Retinal and Macular Degeneration are not only conducting cell-biological research on these eye diseases, they are vigorously working on molecular genetic aspects of X-chromosomal retinal/macular dystrophies. The molecular information obtained in testing has become critical, in some cases, for refining diagnosis. The investigators at the University of Michigan Department of Ophthalmology have broad experience with the molecular genetics of a number of retinal conditions. In addition to research relating to Ushers syndrome, other research areas include X-linked blue cone monochromacy, X-linked cone dystrophy, Best's macular degeneration, Stargardt's macular degeneration, Sorsby's hemorrhagic macular dystrophy, and Choroideremia.
2007-02-16 21:23:04
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answered by dont want stalkers 3
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touch I suspect. Many deaf people are not profoundly deaf and can hear through the use of hearing aids, some registered blind people have limited vision, I am sure they would manage
2007-02-16 21:24:32
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answered by rose_merrick 7
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Touch or by sign, the deaf can see and Helen Keller's signing was done in the palm of the hand.
2007-02-16 21:20:29
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answered by Orion Quest 6
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nicely, enable's see(no pun meant). I truthfully have theory if this question for so long as i can bear in concepts and the only ingredient that's on the component of an answer is this: in case you shut your eyes, your eyes nevertheless function they are finding at your eyelids, that are so close evidently black. yet, in case you have been to loose your eyes abruptly, would you notice black? after all black IS the absence of sunshine. you does no longer see black i do no longer think of, i think of you will see no longer something. ask your self what that is like.. nonetheless, in case you ought to no longer see something yet black, after a jointly as you do no longer pay interest to it. i'd say that's impossible till you ask somebody who's blind who in the previous HAD SIGHT so as that they might describe it in a relate in a position way. :)
2016-11-23 14:37:39
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answered by ? 4
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The deaf person can speak,or they would also be mute.
2007-02-16 21:19:53
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answered by one10soldier 6
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Usually with finger spelling and sign language (ASL) on the hands.
2007-02-16 21:20:50
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answered by dallygirl89 4
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depends if the def person knew brail. Touch might work!
2007-02-16 21:18:32
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answered by ? 2
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communicate threw the spirits "i will have a half for starters"
2007-02-16 21:20:50
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answered by ELIZABETH M 1
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~ Touch
2007-02-16 21:18:53
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answered by James N 4
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With difficulty................
2007-02-16 21:18:33
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answered by Anonymous
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