There is an increasing awareness of the prevalence of mitochondrial SNHL and its progressive nature. High-risk candidates warrant genetic testing and family screening. Correlating the data for mitochondrial SNHL as a treatable entity is important, and the authors present an overview of these patients successfully rehabilitated by cochlear implantation.

Tea tree oil may have a role to play in the treatment of OE. However, more work needs to be done to enhance the anti-pseudomonal effect and to assess ototoxicity.