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F.A.Q.

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What percentage of adults report hearing loss?

17% of American adults report some degree of hearing loss.

What is the connection between hearing loss and age?

A strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss has been reported: 18% of American adults 45-64 years old, 30% of adults 65-74 years old, and 47% of adults 75 years old or older have hearing loss.

Does exposure to loud sounds impact your hearing?

Approximately 15% (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high-frequency hearing loss due to exposure to loud sounds or noise. The exposure is reported both at work or while involved in leisure activities.

Is tinnitus a common condition?

Roughly 10% of the U.S. adult population, or about 25 million Americans, have experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year.

Can you lose your hearing suddenly?

Around 4,000 new cases of sudden deafness occur each year in the United States. Hearing loss affects only 1 ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience sudden deafness. 85% – 90% of patients who reported sudden hearing loss do not report knowing what caused the loss.

Dr. Lake is a highly respected and accomplished local audiologist committed to improving the lives of her patients through personalized, patient-centered care and advancing the field through innovative research and clinical practice.

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15243 Forest Road, Suite D
Forest, VA 24551
P: (434)-266-9898
F: (434) 266-9848

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM-4:30PM;
Friday: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment Only