03/14/2026
Scientists have been investigating photobiomodulation and the inner ear for years.
Some animal studies suggest red and near-infrared light may influence inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial activity in cochlear cells.
Human research is still limited and results are mixed.
We reviewed the current evidence behind red light therapy for hearing loss, including:
• inner ear biology
• tinnitus research
• photobiomodulation mechanisms
• what scientists still don’t know
Read the full breakdown:
https://www.lumaflex.com/blogs/lumaflex-news/red-light-therapy-for-hearing-loss
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