March 12, 2021 Researchers identify 50 additional genes for eye color An international team of scientists has identified 50 new genes for eye color.
March 2, 2021 Hearing loss will affect 1 in 4 people by 2050, WHO estimates Billions of people are expected to suffer from some degree of hearing loss by 2050, according to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), said to be the first-ever global report on hearing.
February 17, 2021 Some coronavirus patients left with nodules on eyeballs, study finds New evidence released Tuesday documented so-called nodules in the eyes of patients battling severe COVID-19, with scientists hypothesizing causes like virus-related inflammation and positioning patients face down to improve oxygenation.
January 26, 2021 Coronavirus face masks and hearing loss: 95% say pandemic has affected ability to communicate, survey finds Though studies have found they are effective in helping to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, face masks are not ideal for those living with hearing loss, with some 95% of respondents to a recent survey reporting that these facial coverings have adversely affected their ability to communicate with others during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
January 20, 2021 Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant A 78-year-old legally blind Israeli man has reportedly regained his sight following an artificial cornea transplant — the first time such a procedure has ever been successful.
November 25, 2020 Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks 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.
November 6, 2020 Coronavirus is worsening tinnitus, study suggests Is the novel coronavirus exacerbating tinnitus? Yes, suggests the findings of a new study.
October 14, 2020 Coronavirus possibly caused man to lose hearing in one ear: case report 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.
September 17, 2020 Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers say A new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses daily may be less susceptible to COVID-19.
September 9, 2020 Clumps of man's earwax removed after 16 years of buildup 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
