Vision problems are often diagnosed at an early age, usually when kids begin formal education. An inability to see the chalkboard is a common complaint of kids with vision problems. However, some vision difficulties do not affect visual acuity but rather the ability of a child to process the information that they see. Vision processing disorders are neurological eye disorders, and as such, they can be diagnosed by specialist eye doctors.…
Read More »Hearing aid manufacturers originally designed their products so people could listen more effectively during one-on-one discussions or in small groups. Another goal was to allow individuals with hearing loss to understand a TV program or hear the radio without needing the volume to be excessively loud. These efforts were greatly appreciated, but the early devices didn’t work well in many other situations. Considering Various Environments During the initial consultation with an audiologist, patients should explain their hearing problems and the various environments in which they want to listen better.…
Read More »Shoulder pain involving tendons, muscles, ligaments, or nerves affects many people globally. It is estimated that the annual incidence of shoulder pain in the United States is 14.7 per 1,000 patients. If you engage in repetitive activities, such as swimming, playing tennis, painting, or lifting, you are likely to experience shoulder pain, which may meaningfully affect the performance of everyday activities. In other instances, the pain is caused by an accident or certain medical conditions, such as arthritis.…
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