Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations
During your initial visit, you will be asked questions about your medical and hearing history. Then the Audiologist will use a lighted otoscope to inspect your outer ear and your ear canal for any abnormalities that may affect your hearing test results or require you to visit an ENT doctor. Next, the Audiologist will conduct several tests to determine:
- Whether or not a hearing loss exists and its possible cause
- The degree and type of hearing loss and whether the loss exists in one or both ears
- The best treatment options
Audiometric Test
You will be tested using a series of low & high frequency words to determine your ability to understand verbiage within a short distance as in a conversation. We will also give you several words to repeat. The results will help us determine your percentage of hearing loss, your ability to understand speech, and whether or not hearing aids will help you.
Continue ReadingTympanometry
Tympanometry is an examination that creates variations of air pressure in the ear canal and is used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the conduction bones.
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Acoustically evoked otoacoustic emission testing allows the audiologist to understand how the outer hair cells of your inner ear are working.
Continue ReadingTinnitus Evaluation and Management
Tinnitus is a common condition that causes a ringing, rushing, or buzzing in the ears. Tinnitus will not cause you to go deaf, but its presence may affect your daily activities. Our professionals can help recommend a course of action to deal with and relieve this persistent problem.
Continue ReadingTechnologically Advanced Hearing Aids with Bluetooth Compatibility
We offer the most technologically advanced digital hearing aids and offer a variety of options designed to meet any budget. If you need hearing aids to work with Bluetooth technology, we can help you choose the hearing aid that is best for you.
Continue ReadingFitting & Follow-Up Care
Live Speech Mapping / Real Ear Measurements
Live Speech Mapping is a fitting process that uses probe microphones and live real-time speech to allow the patient and their family members to immediately see and understand the benefits of hearing aids and fitting adjustments.
Professional Cleaning of Daily Wear Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are placed into a special vacuum and suction chamber and then placed into a centrifuge for a professional deep cleaning of hearing devices. At this time we also examine the hearing devices to ensure that they are in good working order. It is our recommendation that patients bring in hearing aids every 6 to 12 months for this service.
Continue ReadingCerumen (Wax) Management
Earwax, or cerumen, is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect and clean the skin of the human ear canal while protecting it from debris, bacteria and water. Sometimes the ear produces too much wax which can become impacted and press against the eardrum. This can impair the ability to hear. We can assist in the safe removal of ear wax
Continue ReadingCustom Ear Molds and Plugs
We provide custom hearing protection as well as custom molds for iPods and Sleep Plugs. We also sell Musician Plugs ER-9, 15, 25 and Musician’s Monitors.
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