Discuss importance of sight and hearing Discuss sight and hearing. Identify ways to care for eyes and ears. If possible, have an audiologist or optometrist visit the class to test students' sight or hearing. Discuss ways to take care of eyes and ears. Wear sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection when outdoors.
Contact lenses are available with UV protection.
Wear protective glasses when playing certain sports. Avoid loud sounds for long periods of time. Noise is loud if you have to shout to make yourself heard above it. Damage can occur after as little as 15 minutes exposure to loud noise. Wear earplugs when exposed to loud sounds for long periods of time.