VISION AND HEARING

Hearing 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.

Is the novel coronavirus exacerbating tinnitus? Yes, suggests the findings of a new study. 

A 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. 

A new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses daily may be less susceptible to COVID-19. 

Sixteen 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

Addressing hearing loss may prevent dementia, according to a recent study.

A Florida man who is deaf created specialized face masks for those who rely on lip-reading to communicate.

A 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.

Special 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.

Scientists used visual prosthetics to help blind people 'see' shapes, a report says.