Peer Reviewed

• J., Gopinath B., McMahon C., Mitchell P., Leeder SR., Wang JJ.  Dual sensory impairment in older people. Journal of Aging and Health. Accepted 22 March 2011

Presentations

• Schneider J et al. The Vision-Hearing Project: exploring dual sensory impairment in older Australians. Asia Pacific Ophthalmology Congress (APAO), 20-24th March 2011, Sydney Exhibition Centre, Australia
  Ellis J et al. The Vision-Hearing Project: exploring dual sensory impairment in older Australians. The 10th International Conference on Low Vision, 20-24th Feb 2010, Kuala Lumpa Convention Centre, Malaysia

Media

• Sensory finding - Sun Herald, 20 March 2011, 122 words, (English).
  EIGHTY per cent of people attending vision clinics for sight problems also suffer mild to moderate hearing loss. The findings, from a University of Sydney study, have led to a call for a more co-ordinated approach to hearing and vision. Dr Julie Schneider is interviewed.
• Double trouble with vision and hearing loss - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Congress News, 22 March 2011, 135 words (English).
  Preliminary results from a study of dual sensory impairment in the elderly has shown up to 80 per cent of people presenting to an eye clinic for vision loss assessment also have mild or moderate hearing loss. Dr Julie Schneider is quoted.
• Eyes, ears check at single stop - Science alert Australia & New Zealand, 23 March 2011, 446 words (English).
  Preliminary results from a University of Sydney study has shown up to 80 per cent of people presenting to an eye clinic for vision loss assessment also have mild or moderate hearing loss. Dr Julie Schneider is quoted.

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