By Piedmont Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, PA One in three persons over the age of 60 have some form of hearing loss, classified as conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. A hearing loss is conductive when there is a problem with the ear canal, the eardrum and/or the middle ear, including the three bones connected to the eardrum. Common reasons for [...]
Michael W. Kelly, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of The Kelly Eye Center in Raleigh. Chances are if you’re reading this article, certain changes are taking place in your eyes which have been taking place gradually for the last 20 years. If you remember when you were in your mid-40s and had to hold the newspaper [...]
Dr. Keith Walter, associate professor of opthamology, with a patient in the Eye Center at Wake Forest Medical Center Everyone’s vision changes with age. Just about everybody over age 45 experiences minor sight issues, such as trouble with near-vision focus. Most of these problems are part of the aging process and usually can be addressed with corrective lenses. But more [...]
Three retirees were playing golf one fine March morning when one remarked to the others, “Windy, isn’t it?” “No, the second man replied, “It’s Thursday.” The third man chimed in, “So am I. Let’s have a drink.” This old joke may bring a chuckle, but hearing loss is nothing to laugh about. Too many people wait years, even decades, before [...]
1. Don’t go it alone. Bring along a friend or relative. Two people hear and remember more. 2. Know before you go. Most people wait an average of five to seven years before seeking help for their hearing loss. The worse your hearing loss becomes the harder it is for your brain to adjust to hearing again. Don’t wait. 3. Have your [...]
