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One in Seven Middle-Aged Adults Has Hearing Loss

03-21-2011

Researchers in Madison, Wisconsin have discovered that 14% of middle-aged Americans have some sort of hearing loss. For those aged 48 to 59, that percentage jumps to around 20%, and for those 80 years old and older, the percentage skyrockets to 90%. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health research study included 3,285 subjects from 21 to 84 years of age.

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Vision

Choosing Eye Glasses

The world around us is a beautiful face, and there is no reason that all of the colors and shapes that Mother Nature has provided for use be unseen.  The most basic way to help our existing vision do more for us is to wear a pair of eyeglasses.  Glasses are not a new invention by any means, but to this day they still help millions of people around the world see better.  Given that fact, choosing eyeglasses should be a process that is taken seriously with much thought.  We save you the research and give you these general steps to follow when choosing eye glasses.

How to Choose Eyeglasses

Be Sure of the Fitting
Since you will be wearing your new eyeglasses for a while, make sure they are adjusted correctly the first time.  The nose pieces should be snug, but not tight to the point that they leave an indentation on your nose.  This is a very crucial step in choosing eye glasses, as a set of uncomfortable glasses will turn you away from wearing them; no matter if your loss of vision causes you anguish. Use our How to Choose Eyeglass Frames guide for further tips.

Bring a Friend with You
If choosing eye glasses seems like a hard decision, it is wise to bring a friend or family member along.  They will tell you if the glasses that you pick look nice on you, and hopefully they will be honest!  Plus, if they wear eyeglasses themselves, they will be familiar with prices, new styles, or other important concepts when choosing eye glasses.

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