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[pixie_fi]

On the health statement form, one question asks if you have had any serious diseases or injuries in the past 5 years. I had surgery in my left ear a few years ago to fix otosclerosis (loss of hearing) and it returned my hearing to normal. Should I write this? Also, I have the same condition in my right ear, although my hearing is still ok-ish, but will prob need the operation at some point in the future. Do they do a hearing test as part of the health check when you arrive in Korea? It's not really a big deal to me, my hearing never gives me problems, but don't really know if it would be considered a 'serious disease or injury'?
Thanks.

[ttompatz]

[oldfatfarang]

I've had my hearing tested 3 times for PS jobs (by Korean govt. approved clinics/hospitals).

I have a pretty severe hearing loss in my right ear (damage from hunting rifles). This loss was tested at 25% many years ago, and I guess it has become worse over the years.

However, my hearing has always passed the K govt. test, so I'm not sure how strict the test is. Don't worry. Being partly deaf can be a blessing in a Korean public school classroom. Man those kids can make some noise.

Good luck.

[Young FRANKenstein]

Most health checks for E2 visas include a hearing test (depends on the hospital). Just don't say anything about your history of hearing problems and take the test. You'll pass.

I have partial hearing in both ears and their hearing tests have never caught anything.

[WadRUG'naDoo]

What?

[Howler Monkey]

It isn't the hearing test you should be worried about. If you wear hearing aids, like I do, you'll be considered mentally retarded by the enlightened masses of the great Han nation.

Seriously, I kid you not.. they consider hearing aids to be for the very old or the mentally incompetent.

I was told by a boss if someone complained about me wearing hearing aids that the school wouldn't be able to "protect" me.

So yeah.. keep that in mind.

[pixie_fi]

Thanks for your replies, I'll probably just not write it on the health form. I don't wear hearing aids- my hearing in the operated ear is normal now, so I suppose no one would ever know I'd had the op. As for the hearing test, I guess the other ear wouldn't have such a good result, but when I last went to the hospital the doc said it was still ok. Doubt I'd have any problems hearing a bunch of screaming kids so won't be affecting the job!

[WadRUG'naDoo]