I have old age hearing problems which are annoying, both for me and for those who have to repeat what they say to me. When I had my hearing checked, the technician didn't think it was bad enough to warrant the expense of hearing aids yet. My vision started getting worse when I was in my late thirties. I wear glasses and sometimes contacts. Lately, my vision has improved, which is weird. I would rather be deaf then blind, if I had to choose between the two. Hope it never comes to this though.