Who can suffer from Single Sided Deafness?
Anyone can suffer from Single Sided Deafness (SSD). Some people are born with SSD, others can become Single Sided Deaf as a result of disease or environment. The most common group to be come affected by SSD, is people aged between 35-54 years old. What are the symptoms of Single Sided Deafness and how does it affect people? The symptoms of Single Sided Deafness (SSD) will vary from person to person. However, in addition to having no hearing on the deaf side, people usually have difficulty determining the direction of sound and many experience what is known as the head shadow effect – the total inability to hear sound from a particular direction. In addition, many people find it difficult to separate background noise from target sounds. In some cases, SSD can make simple tasks very difficult – crossing a road, business meetings, meals at restaurants, family gatherings, cycling and jogging can all become problematic. All of these symptoms can greatly affect day to day life. Many sufferer
