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CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION

The main concern with hearing loss is the increased chance of missing an ATC call or misunderstanding an ATC instruction. As with hearing, loss of vision has the potential to cause major medical issues for a pilot.

If you are operating noisy aircraft, the risk of NIHL is increased, so be particularly careful about protecting your hearing, both at work and during leisure time..

The most frequent eye diseases with the potential to significantly reduce vision in pilots are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and eye injuries. All of these diagnoses can be prevented, or progression delayed.

In Fitness to Fly, find

ESSENTIAL TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HEARING AND VISION PROTECTION:

1. Protect your hearing from long duration
background noise
2. Keep the volume down
3. Use ear protectors
4. See your doctor if you notice any hearing loss
5. Reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation
6. Wear eye protection
7. Eat healthy balanced diet
8. Reduce risk from diabetes

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL

CHAPTER 3

THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION

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CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION

The main concern with hearing loss is the increased chance of missing an ATC call or misunderstanding an ATC instruction. As with hearing, loss of vision has the potential to cause major medical issues for a pilot.

If you are operating noisy aircraft, the risk of NIHL is increased, so be particularly careful about protecting your hearing, both at work and during leisure time..

The most frequent eye diseases with the potential to significantly reduce vision in pilots are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and eye injuries. All of these diagnoses can be prevented, or progression delayed.

1. Protect your hearing from long duration
background noise

2. Keep the volume down

3. Use ear protectors

4. See your doctor if you notice any hearing loss

5. Reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation

6. Wear eye protection

7. Eat healthy balanced diet

8. Reduce risk from diabetes

ESSENTIAL TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HEARING AND VISION PROTECTION:

In Fitness to Fly, find

PREVIEW OTHER CHAPTERS IN THIS BOOK

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK 

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL 

CHAPTER 3

IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER 

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY 

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT  

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS 

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH 

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION