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How common is it to get vision loss (pvd, cataracts) and hearing loss at the same age?
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Very: Between the ages of 70 and 75 most people lose hearing neurons and balance neurons. This is also when cataracts become problematic.
Answered 7/4/2012
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Probably uncommon: Exact incidence not known. Most probably uncommon to have vision and hearing loss at the same time.
Answered 3/26/2013
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