Monitoring, Treatment and Care Needs for Malfunctions of the Eye and the Ear

Early identification of eye malfunctions occurs through regular eye checks which can detect conditions such as myopia, hypermetropia, presbyopia and astigmatism.
Examination of blood vessels in the eye during a retinal examination can indicate systemic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
Special tests, like tonometry, measure the pressure inside the eye to detect glaucoma.

Corrective lenses, including eyeglasses or contact lenses, are the simplest way to combat refractive errors like myopia or hypermetropia.
Pharmaceutical treatments, such as eye drops, can be used for glaucoma to reduce the intraocular pressure.
Laser eye surgeries such as LASIK, PRK or SMILE, can reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors.
Cataracts require surgical intervention where the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial one.
Continual care and nurturing of the eye is essential for optimal function. This includes wearing sunglasses to protect from UV light, avoiding excessive screen time, maintaining a healthy diet rich in vitamins and omega-3s, and avoiding rubbing your eyes excessively.

Hearing tests are carried out to evaluate a person’s ability to hear different sound frequencies.
Tests like tympanometry and acoustic reflex measures check the condition and pressure of the middle ear and eardrum.
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests can indicate how well the inner ear, or cochlea, works.
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) tests measure the nerve pathways for hearing.

Prescription hearing aids significantly enhance hearing for those suffering from hearing loss. They amplify sounds allowing for easier hearing.
Cochlear implants can be used when hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear.
Waxes and oils can be used to address excess earwax. In severe cases, healthcare professionals may perform an earwax extraction.
Pharmaceutical treatments, such as antibiotics, are used for ear infections.
Surgical interventions may be necessary to correct malfunctions, such as putting tubes in the ears to drain fluid in those suffering from chronic middle ear infections.
Consistent care of the ear involves avoiding excessive noise exposure, wherein using ear protectors can be beneficial, and promoting overall ear hygiene by drying ears after swimming or showering, and avoiding using cotton swabs inside the ear canal.