Hi Tracey,
I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with Acoustic Neuroma on my left side 16 years ago. The only symptom I had was severe dizziness. A CT scan diagnosed me with the Acoustic Neuroma. I elected to have surgery since my doctor told me my tumor would only get bigger. My tumor was wrapped around my hearing, facial an balance nerve. Two days after my surgery I lost the hearing in my left ear and had severe left sided facial drooping and balance problems. I could not close my left eye and had to wear a eye patch. My facial drooping has improved with reconstructive plastic surgery. I can close my left eye. I have no hearing in my left ear and have a constant ringing which I have gotten used to. I still have balance issues. My Acoustic Neuroma has given me challenges to work though, but I don't let it keep me from leading a happy and productive life.
Good Luck you...