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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

Am I Experiencing Vision Loss

Do you feel like your vision is slowly escaping you?  Have others told you that you are exhibiting the signs of vision loss?  Losing our vision is an unwelcome experience, but you do not have to let it control the way you live your life.  Vision correction with appropriately selected glasses or contact lenses can help most people with vision problems see better. As we age, we may need to have our prescription for glasses updated, because vision may get worse with age.  Most people develop low vision because of eye diseases and health conditions like macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and diabetes. Vision changes like these could be early warning signs of eye disease. If you believe your vision has recently changed, you should see your eye care professional as soon as possible.While vision that's lost usually cannot be restored, many people can make the most of the vision they have.There are certain actions that warrant the need to schedule a vision examination with your local ophthalmologist.  Do you:

  • Need to adjust your head to see certain distances?
  • Need more and more light to complete tasks?
  • Create poor combinations of olor when dressing?
  • Continually have issues with depth perception?
  • Have trouble writing?
  • Bumping into things more frequently?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, then it may be time to find a specialist to put a stop to the signs of vision loss.  But first, educate yourself about vision loss, its causes, and common eye disorders.

 

How Can I Fight Vision Loss?

While vision that is completely lost usually cannot be restored, many people can improve the vision that they currently have by means of prescription glasses.  Choosing eyeglasses has been the time tested method of combating vision loss.  They are stylish, easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and do not require exhaustive surgeries or hospital visits.  If you suspect you or a loved one may be losing their vision, share with them the information on the Vision Hearing Health website and have them look into choosing eyeglasses.  We are here to guide you; read more about how to choose eyeglasses.

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