More common causes of deaf-blindness are: Usher Syndrome and other genetic conditions Congenital Rubella Syndrome Illness such as meningitis Injury due to auto accident, war, et cetera Aging process Congenital blindness with acquired hearing loss resulting from disease, kidney failure, prescription or illicit drugs, and exposure to loud sounds over time Congenital deafness with acquired vision loss resulting from macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and tumors