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Eye and Ear Health | DNA Test
Illustration of eyeglasses on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Eye and Ear Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Eye and Ear Health genetic test: Refraction and eye shape, Anterior segment and intraocular pressure, Retina and optic nerve, Visual function and other eye conditions, Hearing and auditory function, Inner ear and balance disorders, Middle and outer ear — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 35 complex traits, 7 individual genetic variants — the Eye and Ear Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.
Illustration of eyeglasses on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Eye and Ear Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Eye and Ear Health genetic test: Refraction and eye shape, Anterior segment and intraocular pressure, Retina and optic nerve, Visual function and other eye conditions, Hearing and auditory function, Inner ear and balance disorders, Middle and outer ear — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 35 complex traits, 7 individual genetic variants — the Eye and Ear Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.

Eye and Ear Health | DNA Test

12 500 UAH
9 999 UAH

IMPORTANT!

THE PRICE OF THE TEST INCLUDES A DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT.

About the test

The Apixmed Prism Eye and Ear Health genetic test covers 42 markers across seven areas of vision and hearing, including 35 complex markers and 7 individual genetic variants in 6 genes.

What you get from the report

  • A DNA kit for collecting your saliva sample yourself is already included in the price of the test.

  • Genotyping of the sample in an accredited laboratory.

  • A report explaining 42 markers and genetic variants in plain language, with an interpretation of the results:

    • 35 polygenic (complex) traits with an explanation of your individual result and what it means;

    • 7 individual genetic variants with an explanation of their possible biological significance.

  • Context for every marker: genetics is not considered in isolation from lifestyle, age, environment and other factors.

  • Personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, lifestyle and preventive approaches.

  • The option of a consultation with an Apixmed Prism specialist based on your report results.

  • Pointers to potentially relevant laboratory or clinical parameters that you can discuss with your doctor.

  • Data protection in line with ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA standards.

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Certified laboratory in the EU

Description

The Eye and Ear Health genetic test covers seven areas, within which it analyzes 35 complex markers and 7 individual genetic variants in 6 genes: from refraction and intraocular pressure to the state of the retina, visual function and hearing. It assesses how your genetic profile and individual genetic variants are associated with a relatively higher or lower predisposition for each marker compared with a reference population. The test does not measure any marker directly — instead it examines the stable genetic context that complements ophthalmological and ENT examinations rather than replacing them.

How the sample is collected

DNA sample collection is done using saliva. You receive the kit by post and collect your own DNA sample into a special tube — it takes just a few minutes and requires no preparation. The sample is then sent for analysis to an accredited laboratory, and you receive your result in digital format.

What the genetic test covers

Complex markers (PRS method)

35 markers across seven areas. Assessed using polygenic risk scores: tens and hundreds of variants together shape the contribution to a predisposition, and no single one of them determines the picture on its own.

  • Refraction and eye shape: refractive error, nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, corneal astigmatism, axial eye length

  • Anterior segment and intraocular pressure: intraocular pressure, glaucoma, central corneal thickness, corneal hysteresis, keratoconus, cataracts, conjunctivitis, dry eye disease, eye inflammation, uveitis

  • Retina and optic nerve: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, ganglion cell and inner plexiform layer thickness, retinal vessel caliber, retinal vessel fractal density

  • Visual function and other eye conditions: eye disease, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, exfoliative glaucoma

  • Hearing and auditory function: hearing loss, age-related hearing decline in adulthood, difficulty hearing in background noise

  • Inner ear and balance disorders: tinnitus, vertigo (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV), Ménière's disease

  • Middle and outer ear: middle ear disease (otitis media), otosclerosis

Individual genetic variants with mechanistic links

7 genetic variants in 6 genes. A mechanistic link to the trait is described for each, so they are interpreted individually and are not included in the complex markers.

  • SIX6: associated with glaucoma and intraocular pressure

  • LOXL1: associated with exfoliative glaucoma, two variants

  • CFH, ARMS2 and HTRA1: variants of these genes are among the best-studied associations with age-related macular degeneration

  • ABCC11: associated with earwax type, dry or wet

Who the Apixmed Prism Eye and Ear Health DNA Test is for

  • Family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration: specific genetic context for a conversation with an ophthalmologist.

  • Age 50+ and vision prevention: specific topics for routine eye examinations.

  • Gradual hearing decline: additional context for a conversation with an ENT specialist.

  • When choosing supplements: a reason to discuss whether they are appropriate with your doctor, not grounds to change anything on your own.

The Eye and Ear Health test is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a doctor.

The results assess probability rather than establishing a predetermined outcome. They are not a diagnosis, do not confirm a disease and do not determine treatment. The test does not replace an eye examination, intraocular pressure measurement, a dilated fundus exam or audiometry. Clinical decisions are made by a specialist, taking into account your history, symptoms, age, medication and test results.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does a genetic test for vision and hearing differ from an eye exam?
An eye examination and audiometry show the actual state of vision and hearing here and now. A genetic test does not show that state: it describes statistical associations between DNA variants and markers established in population studies. An eye examination and audiometry show the state of your body right now; a DNA test shows individual features of how it functions and its predispositions, which can help you understand that state better if you read the results of both together rather than each on its own.
How is the sample collected?
You receive the DNA kit by post and collect saliva into a special tube yourself — the procedure takes a few minutes and requires no special preparation or clinic visit. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for genotyping, and you receive the result in digital format.
Does an elevated genetic predisposition to glaucoma mean I will definitely develop it?
No. The result describes relative genetic predisposition, not a prognosis of disease. The development of glaucoma depends on many factors, including age and intraocular pressure, and requires regular ophthalmological monitoring regardless of genotype.
How do complex markers differ from individual polymorphisms?
These are two different levels of the report. Complex markers are calculated polygenically: tens and hundreds of variants contribute to a predisposition at once, and the assessment takes the contribution of each into account. Individual polymorphisms with mechanistic links are presented by name, with their own interpretation, and are not included in the complex markers. This is an additional layer for those who want to see specific variants, not grounds for drawing conclusions from any one of them.
How reliable is a genetic test for vision and hearing?

The reliability of a genetic test for vision and hearing has two components. The first is the technical accuracy of genotyping, ensured by the laboratory's accreditation within its official scope. The second is the strength of evidence behind the interpretation, and this is not the same for every marker: some associations have been confirmed in large studies, while others so far rest on preliminary data and may require confirmation. The report states the level of evidence for each marker separately.

Can a genetic test for vision and hearing diagnose an eye or ear condition?
No, the test does not establish diagnoses and does not rule out conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts or hearing loss. If you have symptoms, see an ophthalmologist or ENT specialist: only they can carry out diagnosis and treatment.
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