Listen to See, an actor committed to hearing and visual health

Sight and hearing issues in terms of public health in France and around the world

Today, around 2.2 billion people suffer from vision problems worldwide, according to the WHO (World Health Organization). A figure which could double by 2050. In France, the DREES (Directorate of Research, Studies, Evaluations and Statistics) estimates that around 4 million people are affected by vision problems which affect all categories of age. In terms of hearing problems, 10 million people are affected in France according to the DREES, or 16% of the population. For 5.4 million of them, these difficulties have repercussions on daily life. Hearing problems particularly affect seniors: a third of those over 50 and half of those over 80 have hearing difficulties. Thus, vision and hearing disorders represent real public health challenges.

It is in this context that the mission of Listener Voir, a national brand of optical and hearing stores, falls. “We are a key player in prevention and visual and hearing screening. » All year round, Listen to See centers offer visual and hearing screenings⁽¹⁾ free by appointment. “At the Dinan hearing and visual center, it is possible to make an appointment by telephone at 02 96 87 29 90 for optics and at 02 96 87 29 92 for hearing or via the MAIIA online platform. » When the tests reveal needs requiring in-depth examination, the store teams refer the patient to a suitable healthcare professional (ENT, ophthalmologist).

“Education is also part of our prevention mission. In store, our teams answer our customers’ questions and inform them about their rights and possibilities. For example, few people know that an ophthalmology prescription is valid for between three and five years depending on age, and can therefore be reused. »

Visual and hearing health at the heart of Listener Voir’s commitments in Dinan and the rest of France

Listen to See is fully invested in prevention and awareness of visual and hearing health issues. The brand regularly organizes prevention actions with schools and businesses, sometimes in partnership with mutual societies, to carry out screenings and organizes open days in its centers, in order to raise public awareness of these public health issues. “To help people take care of their vision and hearing, we offer protective accessories in our centers: hearing protection (foam or silicone), sunglasses, anti-blue light glasses, specific sports glasses. »

At the same time, the network created the Listen to Foundation in 2023 to support research and development programs in the field of visual and hearing disorders.

In its approach to better visual and hearing health, the brand is keen to offer its patients local support, in order to help each person find the solution best suited to their needs and their lifestyle. and its budget.

“Our opticians read the prescription to estimate the patient’s needs and are very attentive to assist them in choosing their frame. » The lenses, adjusted according to the required correction, are ordered, shaped, calibrated and assembled before being given to the patient. Subsequently, regular maintenance of the glasses is offered in store to continue this support in the person’s journey.

“Regarding hearing, tests complementary to those carried out by the ENT are carried out by our hearing care professionals in order to identify the solutions best suited to the patient’s specific needs. In particular, we offer hearing aids incorporating the most advanced technologies, such as battery-powered models or with Bluetooth connection. » Hearing care professionals devote the time necessary to support each person in the adjustments and use of their equipment, while ensuring regular monitoring to guarantee the effectiveness and proper functioning of the device. The patient also benefits from a trial ⁽²⁾ for a month.

Hearing and visual center in Dinan: Listen to See, local mutualist player

The Éducationr Voir brand, born from the merger between Les Opticiens Mutualistes and Audition Mutualiste in 2019, brings together 1,200 points of sale throughout France, including 70 in Brittany. It stands out for its mutualist model, unique in France in the field of optics and hearing, which allows, thanks to its profits, to finance medico-social services such as nurseries, dental centers, clinics and EHPADs.

In Dinan, the Listen to View center is located inside the E.Leclerc shopping center. The center works with numerous mutual insurance companies and healthcare networks and free parking as well as PMR access make it particularly accessible. The store team responds to all the hearing and visual problems of Dinan residents, thanks in particular to specific expertise in sports frames, lens adaptation and low vision. “Every day, our team makes a point of guiding people towards solutions adapted to their specific needs, through an approach based on recognized expertise, local support and fair prices applied all year round. »

^{(1) Non-medical test carried out on people over 16 years old}

^{(2) Hearing test on medical prescription}