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Impact of Visual Impairment on Audiovisual Intelligibility in Noise: Audiovisual FraMatrix

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The main goal of this study was to investigate how visual impairment affects speech intelligibility in noisy environments, comparing individuals with normal hearing and those with presbycusis using bilateral hearing aids. Participants underwent an audiovisual FraMatrix test under different visual acuity conditions. The study found a significant reduction in audiovisual intelligibility in noise as visual acuity worsened. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both hearing and vision impairments in clinical practice to enhance patient well-being and reduce social isolation

Source: Canadian acoustics

Authors: Hee, Alexis, Vannson, Nicolas

Institutions: Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Centre de recherche cerveau et cognition

Language: English

Topic: Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7118224665

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