During the entire school year, the OLCHS Health Office offers screening for vision and hearing. Signs of hearing loss can include the inability to tolerate loud sounds, poor speech, speaking in a relatively loud voice, and often hearing a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. It is especially important for students to lower the volume in their CD and IPOD headsets and wear ear protection when necessary. If others can hear the music from these headsets, the music is too loud!
Signs of vision problems can include frequent headaches, squinting, sitting nearer to the television, and holding a book or magazine closer.
This January, all special education and freshman students will be screened for both vision and hearing. If any student needs a referral for a complete exam by a doctor, you will receive a letter by mail. If you have a concern and would like to have your child screened during the school year, please call the Health Office at 708-741-5640.
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Parents, if you are concerned about your own hearing, you can arrange to take a free, one minute Dial A Hearing Screening Test @ 1-800-222-3277. It is offered Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is quick, easy, fun, and may indicate further follow-up.
Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision examination by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.
