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Hearing and vision checks for school-age childrenDisclaimer: This fact sheet is for educational use only. Please consult your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. Key points to remember
 Back to TopWhat about hearing checks for older children?The last hearing check your child received was at four or five years of age. Your child will NOT have their hearing checked at school so if you are concerned about your child's hearing, it's important that you visit your family doctor. Your doctor may refer your child to the hospital for an assessment by a hearing specialist (audiologist). Back to TopWhat vision checks are needed for older children?All children should have their distance vision screened when they
reach year seven (when they are around 11 or 12 years of age). At the
same time, boys should have their colour vision checked. This is because
rates of colour vision problems are far greater among boys.
This screening will be carried out at your child's school by vision hearing technicians.
The results of this screening will be sent to you in the mail or will come home with your child. Back to TopWhere to go for more informationRelated fact sheetsHearing and vision checks for babies Hearing and vision checks for young children Ears: Ear infections - brief version Using language socially - an important skill Other websites NSU (National Screening Unit) www.nsu.govt.nz Telephone advice - Healthline
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This fact sheet was endorsed by PSNZ - 19/08/2011
CopyrightFact sheets are subject to copyright. In the interests of information sharing they may be copied but acknowledgement must be given to PSNZ and Starship Foundation. © The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation 2005 - 2012
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