Hearing LossNovember 25Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masksHearing specialists across the U.S. say they have seen an uptick in visits from patients who only realized how much they relied on lip reading and facial expressions when people started wearing masks that cover the nose and mouth.
CoronavirusNovember 6Coronavirus is worsening tinnitus, study suggestsIs the novel coronavirus exacerbating tinnitus? Yes, suggests the findings of a new study.
CoronavirusOctober 14Coronavirus possibly caused man to lose hearing in one ear: case reportA 45-year-old British man has suffered permanent hearing loss in one ear following a severe bout of COVID-19, according to a case report.
CoronavirusSeptember 17Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers sayA new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses daily may be less susceptible to COVID-19.
Ear InfectionsSeptember 9Clumps of man's earwax removed after 16 years of buildupSixteen years worth of earwax was removed from a man in the UK who had not cleaned his ears in over a decade and a half
Hearing LossSeptember 2Hearing loss may cause dementia, study findsAddressing hearing loss may prevent dementia, according to a recent study.
CoronavirusJuly 27Deaf Florida man creates special coronavirus face masks for lip readersA Florida man who is deaf created specialized face masks for those who rely on lip-reading to communicate.
VISION AND HEARINGJuly 20Diet may lower glaucoma subtype risk by 20 percent, researchers sayA long-term diet low in carbohydrates and rich in plant-based fats and proteins may lower the risk of a common subtype of glaucoma, researchers say.
Color BlindnessJuly 14'I had no idea how colorful the world is': Special filters in glasses help tackle colorblindnessSpecial filters in glasses could help the colorblind see colors better, according to new research from the UC Davis Eye Center and France’s INSERM Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute.
VISION AND HEARINGMay 15Blind study participants 'see' shapes via electrodes: studyScientists used visual prosthetics to help blind people 'see' shapes, a report says.