Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and in the United States, with an estimated 20-30 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cataracts, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Suicide risk clinical practice guideline from VA/DOD updated with new evidence-based information for providers, patients.

Advancements and new technology in health care would not be possible or viable without dedicated personnel who carry out research to find new cures, medicine, equipment, and surgical procedures in making life better for millions of patients.

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory Regional Hearing Conservation Program was selected as a 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Team awardee on May 6, 2024.

Vision and hearing heath are crucial to mission readiness and success, both on and off duty.

This CPG provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating and managing care for adults with bothersome tinnitus toward improving clinical outcomes.

This is how to properly use foam ear plugs or hearing protection. 1. Roll the ear plug 2. Hold you ear open while you insert the ear plug 3. wait for the foam to fully expand

Fit testing is where we take measurements without hearing protection and then take measurements again with hearing protection to measure how much attenuation of noise the earplugs, earmuffs or ear protectors are actually providing. Learn more about the Hearing Center of Excellence at health.mil/HCE

What you need to hear about the expanded hearing protection fit testing requirement.

A cartridge for a new whole blood rapid test for mild traumatic brain injury was cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration.

For U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Lee and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacqueline Anderson, life experiences highlighting the significance of being able to hear—one of the five senses many people may take for granted—led them to their current roles as audiologists at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Hearing problems—such as hearing loss and tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears—are the leading conditions for service-connected disability compensation. To prevent these conditions, the military requires routine hearing readiness testing which has been limited by the use of specialized booths. To increase testing ability, military audiology ...

Uniformed Services University experts discuss brain health and mental health challenges for Ukrainian service members.