Vision and Hearing
Complete optometry exam
07/23/2009 -
Why: There is a national consensus that the eyes should be examined every two to three years from age 18 to 40, every two years from age 40 to 60 and annually thereafter.
What: Lifesigns maintains an optometrist at each facility and encourages patients to undergo appropriate testing, to include the external eye structures, pupils, eye muscle function, internal pressure, visual fields and visual acuity.
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Vision acuity
07/23/2009 -
Why: Deteriorating vision is a natural part of aging but may also be a reflection of underlying ocular pathology.
What: Lifesigns evaluates visual acuity with standard testing materials.
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Audiometry
07/23/2009 -
Why: Some degree of hearing loss affects 22 million Americans. Loss of high-frequency hearing, which impairs speech comprehension, is the most common form.
What: Lifesigns evaluates hearing in a standard audiometry booth.
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