Unilateral hearing loss, hearing loss in just one ear, is one of the most underestimated hearing conditions. Because one ear is still working, it’s easy to brush off. But that reasoning can quietly cost you more than you realize.
Alex Lee, BC-HIS, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified provider, explains what’s really happening when only one ear is affected, why your brain works harder than it should to compensate, and how that imbalance can ripple into fatigue, anxiety, and strained relationships over time.
He also covers what to do about it, and why acting sooner leads to significantly better outcomes.
If you’ve been told you only have hearing loss in one ear, or suspect you might, this is worth a read.