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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 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
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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