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Worried About Hearing and Vision Loss? You Can Do These Tests on Your iPhone

Not long after I turned 40, it happened: I found myself having to hold my phone farther away to read emails and text messages.

I booked an appointment with an eye doctor who told me, matter-of-factly, this is what happens in your 40s. Another thing that starts to decline in middle age is hearing. So much for 40 being the new 30!

If untreated, the gradual decline in eyesight can lead to eyestrain and headaches. Hearing loss can cause longer-term problems such as cognitive decline.

Now for the good news: Some new apps can help you figure out whether your vision or hearing is changing over time. The sooner any problems are identified, doctors say, the better off…

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  My Reader Number

Get instant near and mid-distance vision measurements using your smartphone. Get over-the-counter readers or computer glasses.

  Express Eye Exam

All you need is a phone or computer and 10 feet of space.

  Verana Vision Test

Enable patients to self-monitor their vision from the safety of their home.

  Visibly

Get your eyes checked and renew your vision prescription from the comfort of your home..

  Lexie Hearing Test

Test your hearing in under 2 minutes with the clinically validated Lexie Hearing® test.

  Mimi Hearing Test

Mimi Hearing Test application is a digital screening tool for hearing abilities. The user-friendly test is easy to run and easy to access in case you are curious about your hearing health. Users are guided through the test and can perform it in the comfort of their own homes. It takes just a few minutes, and can be done on a smartphone or tablet.

  National Hearing Test

This telephone-based screening test is scientifically validated and your results remain confidential with you.

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