HEARING TESTING
We offer a wide range of solutions and it is important to remember that there is no such thing as “one size fits all.” Just as each person’s hearing loss is different, so are each individual’s listening needs and preferences. What works for your neighbor, friend or family member may not be appropriate for you.
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What happens during a hearing test?
When you arrive for your hearing exam, you will be greeted by our front office staff and asked to fill out several forms, including those that record your personal information, medical history and insurance verification.
When your hearing exam begins, your audiologist will review key personal information with you and will ask you a few questions to discover the specific types of environments in which you may be experiencing hearing loss and hearing problems.
Next, your audiologist may look into your ears by using an otoscope. This instrument is used to see the ear canal and the eardrum and whether or not there is earwax obstructing the canal. Sometimes the audiologist will have a video otoscope, so you can see inside your ear as well.
This testing will enable us to determine:
- Whether or not a hearing loss exists
- The possible cause of hearing loss
- The degree and type of hearing loss and whether the loss exists in one or both ears
- The best treatment options
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Why wait? You don’t have to live with hearing loss.
Why Wait? You don’t have to live with hearing loss.
Types of Hearing Tests
Audiometric Test
You will be tested in one of our calibrated sound isolation booths. During testing, we will determine how well each ear hears low, middle and high frequency tones. In addition, we will examine how you hear speech in quiet and in noisy situations. The results will help us determine your percentage of hearing loss, your ability to understand speech and if hearing aids will help you.
Tympanometry
Tympanometry is an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the conduction bones, by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.
OAEs
Acoustically evoked otoacoustic emission testing (OAEs) allows the audiologist to understand how the outer hair cells of your inner ear are working.
Your Hearing Test Results
The results of your hearing test will be recorded on a form called an audiogram, which we will review with you. The audiogram reflects your hearing loss in hertz (frequencies) and decibels (loudness). You will be shown the type, pattern and degree of the hearing loss, as well as information on how your audiogram influences how you understand conversation.
The next step is to consider your custom treatment solutions. You can count on our team taking the time necessary to understand your concerns so they can provide you with everything you need to make an informed personal decision.
You cannot solve what you do not understand. Schedule a hearing test with our trained audiologists and discover how much sound you have been missing…and how much more you could be hearing!