Im not deaf but my hearing is no good. I got VERY bad tinitus but im used to it so it doesnt drive me up the wall. And all my hearing is quieter than it should be. Like if someone shouts at me it's more like talking loudly lol.

THat's from all the years of rehearing with my band and practising on a 300 watt stack.

I cant lip read, but it'd be amazing. You wouldnt have to be near someone to know what they're saying.