I lost my hearing in my right ear during the middle of a phone call on 2023.07.25 at 07:28 PM. I had had my hearing tested at Hearing Life in Hampton, VA before loosing my hearing on 2022.09.21 and it was adequate for someone of my age group. I also have a very loud high pitched noise and have since I had a memory, that has been identified as Tinnitus. After loosing my hearing it has gotten ten times louder to the point that it is driving me mad and sometimes I want to scream. After loosing my hearing I went to Dr. Geoffrey Beacon in Hampton, Virginia and he tested my hearing and ran various tests. He said everything is connected but could not determine as to why my hearing was not working. He then referred me to an ear specialist but I cannot remember his name who did the same test. Both Dr. Geoffrey and his specialist both were in the process of retiring and have since done so. From the research I have performed online about Tinnitus and hearing loss, both are a result of the same problem that consist of hair like structures called stereocilia in the cochlea become damaged. This is a result from loud noise, medication or virus etc. thus causing loss of hearing and making Tinnitus even worse as in my case. I would like to know if there are any Otolaryngologist who are more progressive other than checking out my hearing range in a sound booth and the usually routine tests and if I qualify for any of the studies that are currently being performed?