Hearing Tests

The Patient History

• Medical History

  We get a sense for any medical conditions that may have an impact on your hearing. In certain cases, we may need to refer you for further testing

• Family History

  Since genetics can play a role in hearing loss, we discuss your family history. Hearing Loss can be caused by congenital, hereditary or environmental causes.

• Symptoms

  We will discuss what brought you in to see us and the symptoms you have noticed. Having a friend or loved one present can help with this important section.

• Lifestyle

  We discuss your lifestyle, as this can often have an impact on your communication needs. This helps us develop and personalize solutions in the event of hearing loss.

Otoscopic Exam

• Is it Earwax?

  We verify that earwax (cerumen) is not impacted before beginning the testing procedures.

• Other Items

  Other conditions like foreign objects or ear infections can hinder hearing ability.

Audiometric Testing

• Air Conduction

  Using tones, we generate sounds at different frequencies to check your hearing ability.

• Bone Conduction

  We place a small button behind your ear to help determine the type of hearing loss you have, if any.

• Speech Testing

  We check to see how well your brain is able to distinguish words when loud enough to hear them.

• Loudness Comfort

  Otherwise known as UCLs or LCLs, we check to see what your comfortable range of hearing is.

Solutions Offered

• Options

  We give you the best options for YOU based on your hearing profile, lifestyle and budget.

• YOU DECIDE

  You and your loved one (if present) decide on a solution. No hard sales approach.