Vision and Hearing - Page 18

Coronavirus possibly caused man to lose hearing in one ear: case report

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.

Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus, researchers say

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.

Clumps of man's earwax removed after 16 years of buildup

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

Hearing loss may cause dementia, study finds

September 2, 2020

Hearing loss may cause dementia, study finds

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

Deaf Florida man creates special coronavirus face masks for lip readers

July 27, 2020

Deaf Florida man creates special coronavirus face masks for lip readers

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

Diet may lower glaucoma subtype risk by 20 percent, researchers say

July 20, 2020

Diet may lower glaucoma subtype risk by 20 percent, researchers say

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.

'I had no idea how colorful the world is': Special filters in glasses help tackle colorblindness

July 14, 2020

'I had no idea how colorful the world is': Special filters in glasses help tackle colorblindness

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.

Blind study participants 'see' shapes via electrodes: study

May 15, 2020

Blind study participants 'see' shapes via electrodes: study

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

What staring at a screen all day may be doing to your eyes

March 8, 2020

What staring at a screen all day may be doing to your eyes

Plenty of research has been done on screen time and sleep disruption, but what about actual damage to your eye?

How to get rid of ear wax

February 10, 2020

How to get rid of ear wax

Is there a safe way to remove ear wax? Dr. Manny explains