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Hearing & Vision Loss is an important Health concern.

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Perhaps one of the most debilitating on-the-job injuries a worker can suffer is the loss of hearing or vision. Workplace vision or hearing loss can sideline a worker temporarily, permanently, and totally, and leave the worker with a permanent incapacity.

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In older adults, hearing or vision loss has also been shown to be associated with poor quality of life and functional limitations.

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FACTS ABOUT HEARING

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  • Hearing Loss is common. Especially in adults 65 yrs and older.

  • It may increase your risk of cognitive decline. Living with even a mild case of hearing loss can double your risk of cognitive decline.

  • Noise is often the cause.

  • It often starts with damaged hair cells in the ear.

  • Hearing loss is costly.

  • We even hear when we're asleep.

  • It may increae the risk of other diseases. Living with a hearing loss can increase your chance of heart attack by 36%.

  • General Physicians don't always test for it. Only 16% of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss.

Given the consequences of hearing or vision loss, early recognition and intervention are important

Screening in your workplace is a quick and convenient start to preventative health care.

 

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FACTS ABOUT VISION

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  • 80% of vision problems worldwide are avoidable or even curable.

  • Early detection is key. The  first step to combating vision loss is being informed,  recognizing early warning signs, getting regular exams, being diagnosed early and receiving proper treatment.

  • Falling is the leading cause of  injury among older adults, and impaired vision more than doubles this risk. Falls often result in serious injuries, decreased mobility and loss of independence.

  • 80% of what we learn is through our eyes.

  • 80% of our memories are determined by what we see.

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