The Toll of Hearing Loss is Global

A new study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet offers an unblinking look at the tremendous burden of hearing loss worldwide. “Global hearing health care: new findings and perspectives” was published on July 10th. The authors are Blake S. Wilson, Debara L. Tucci, Michael H. Merson and Gerard M. O’Donoghue. The first and … Continue reading The Toll of Hearing Loss is Global

Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes

For people with hearing loss, even a small decrease in vision can affect the ability to lip-read and understand better what they hear. — Getty Images/Hero Images   Those of us with more than just moderate hearing loss tend to take care of our hearing. We make sure our hearing aids are in good working … Continue reading Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes