What is "Presbycusis"?

What is "Presbycusis"?

Jason Hamilton (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: What should I do if I suffer a sudden hearing loss?; How does excessive noise affect my hearing?; Which diseases or illnesses can cause hearing impairment? and more...

Presbycusis is hearing loss that's associated with aging. Most patients lose some hearing as they age, as they lose their vision as well. The hearing loss is usually in the high frequencies, so men usually complain less of hearing loss than women because they are usually speaking to their friends, who speak in lower tones with other men. But, they do have problems hearing their wives. Some of them don't mind that actually, they come in later. But, Presbycusis in general is hearing loss with aging.