Video Gamers’ Hearing Loss and Tinnitus: A Troubling Study

Video Gamers at Risk of Irreversible Hearing Loss

According to a recent study, video gamers around the world may be at risk of developing irreversible hearing loss or tinnitus. The research, conducted by experts from the World Health Organization and the University of South Carolina, suggests that while headphones, earbuds, and music venues have come under scrutiny as potential sources of unsafe sound levels, the impact of video games on hearing loss has received relatively little attention.