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Your hearing & vision has to last a life time. Protect your ears and eyes, pay attention to any loss of hearing/vision or changes in your ears/eyes. Have your hearing and vision checked if you notice changes. Have your hearing and vision screened annually.
VISION SCREENING
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Screens for binocular detection/myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism,strabismus, pupil size, anisometropia, asymmetric fixation, abnormal reflection to light.
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Vision screenings are defined as visual acuity screenings that are performed by non-eye care professionals. The primary purpose of vision screenings is to identify early signs of visual impairment in order to implement treatment.
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If a vision screening is failed, the individual should see an Optometrist for a complete comprehensive eye examination.
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HEARING SCREENING
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Audiometric Pure Tone Screening - Pure Tone is screened using Pure tone audiometry (PTA) which is the key hearing test used to identify hearing threshold levels of an individual. This screening is able to determine the degree, type and configuration of hearing loss thus providing a basis for diagnosis and management.
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Middle Ear Function: - is screened using a tympanometer that looks like an otoscope or similar to an ear thermometer. However, it delivers sound waves while a vacuum creates both positive and negative pressures within the ear canal. The returned energy creates a waveform that a physician can use to evaluate for disorders of the middle ear.
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A hearing screening is a quick test with a pass or fail result. If the individual fails, they will need more in-depth hearing testing. Follow up with your family physician who may refer you to an audiologist or ENT to do a complete hearing exam.
