Evaluation of relationship between presbyopia and Presbycusis in patients referred to ophthalmology clinic of Vali-e-Asr Hospital in Birjand during 1394-1395

Purpose: presbyopia and Presbycusis are common disorders of aging that have many negative consequences such as social problems, cognitive disorders, depression and imbalance. The combination of two hearing and vision disorders increases the negative outcomes. Regarding the effect of presbyopia and Presbycusis on the ability of communication and quality of life in individuals, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between these two sensory disorders. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 111 patients suffering from presbyopia referred to ophthalmology clinic of Vali-e-Asr Hospital in Birjand during 1394-1385. Criteria for entering the study were the reduced visual acuity and criteria for exit were the diabetes, glaucoma, infectious diseases of the ear, kidneys, history of trauma to the head, history of the use of ototoxic drugs, history of ear tumors and intracranial tumors, and working in noisy environments. Presbyopia and Presbycusis were diagnosed with routine clinical examinations. Data were entered into SPSS (Version22) and analyzed using chi-square test. Significance level of P was considered ≤0.05. Results: Findings showed that 70% of the patients in the age group of 45 to 49 years old, 64% in the age group of 50 to 55 years, and 55% in the age group of 56 to 60 had different visual problems. In the present study, slight hearing impairment was observed in individuals. No correlation was observed between Presbyopia and Presbycusis, sex, gender and housing, and also there was no relationship between these two sensory impairments. Conclusion: There was no relationship between two sensory impairments. The incidence of Presbyopia was more than 50% and mild hearing impairment was observed in patients. In addition, treatment of these disorders can prevent negative consequences such as cognitive impairment and falling