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Hearing Assessment
Pure tone audiometry. This test determines the faintest tones a person can hear at different pitches (frequencies), from low to high. Your audiologist will place earphones in your ears and you will be asked to push a button whenever you hear the soft tones, which will vary in pitch. This test is used to determine the presence or absence of hearing loss, as well as the type and severity of the hearing loss. It is graphed on an audiogram marking the softest sound heard for each ear at each frequency or pitch.
Speech Audiometry. You will be asked to repeat some words that you will hear through the earphones. Some will be very soft; others will be more easily heard. This test determines not only how softly words can be heard (speech reception threshold), but also how clearly speech is understood (speech discrimination score).
Tympanometry. Your audiologist may also take measurements that will provide information about how the middle ear and eardrum (tympanic membrane) is functioning. The air pressure is adjusted in order to test the mobility of the eardrum. Tympanometry assists in the detection of fluid in the middle ear, perforation of the eardrum, or wax blocking the ear canal.
The above testing allows the audiologist to determine if there is a hearing loss, how much, and what might be the cause of it. Following the testing, your audiologist will discuss all results and recommendations with you in detail and answer any questions you may have.
HEARING ASSESSMENT
Every appointment is set to meet the individual needs of the patient. As such, each hearing assessment may be slightly different. After meeting with you to discuss your concerns and taking a full case history, the audiologist will examine the ear and then conduct a hearing test in order to determine if there is a hearing loss, how much, and what might be the cause of it. Depending on whether you are here for a hearing screening, or a comprehensive hearing evaluation, some or all of the following testing may be conducted:
Video Otoscopy. The audiologist will use an otoscope to conduct a visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum. This allows the audiologist to determine if there is an accumulation of wax, an infection in the ear canal, or other visible conditions in the ear that may require medical attention.
Whether your first appointment is for a hearing evaluation or a hearing aid consultation, you can expect the highly trained staff at the Advanced Hearing Group to actively listen to your unique hearing problems, evaluate your hearing, and provide recommendations specifically designed to meet your individual needs.
Hearing Assessment
Every appointment is set to meet the individual needs of the patient. As such, each hearing assessment may be slightly different. After meeting with you to discuss your concerns and taking a full case history, the audiologist will examine the ear and then...
Hearing Aid Selection
If it has been determined that there is a hearing loss, a hearing aid evaluation will then be performed. Based on results from testing your audiologist at the Advanced Hearing Group will determine which type of hearing aid is best for you and your unique needs. The recommendation will be based on the degree and type of hearing loss you have, your lifestyle...
Hearing Aids
The Advanced Hearing Group is an independent hearing center and we work with a large number of hearing aid manufacturers. Learn more about the types, styles and technology behind our hearing aids...
Hearing Rehabilitation
Hearing rehabilitation, or auditory rehabilitation, is the process of bringing hearing back to its highest potential. Through training and treatment auditory rehabilitation can improve hearing for those who have hearing loss...
Hearing Aid Repairs
If your hearing aids need to be repaired, we can help! The staff at the Advanced Hearing Group are often able to perform most repairs in the same day. Learn more about repair and what you can do to care for your hearing aids...
Other Products & Services
From protective devices to ALDs and hearing aid batteries, the professionals at the Hearing Center have you covered!
