Hearing tests are an essential part of maintaining your overall health and well-being. At Hearing Concepts, we offer comprehensive hearing evaluations designed to assess your auditory capabilities and identify any potential issues. These tests are quick, non-invasive, and provide valuable insights into your hearing health. By regularly scheduling hearing tests, you can detect any changes early, allowing for prompt and effective intervention. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you preserve and improve your hearing, ensuring you stay connected to the sounds and people that matter most in your life.
Why is Hearing Evaluation Important?
Before we can take good care of your hearing system, we need data that tells us how it’s currently working. This is why hearing evaluations are so important. We’ll use the information your evaluation reveals to recommend the right form of care.
For example, your hearing tests may show us that you struggle to understand words spoken at low frequencies. This could lead us to recommend a hearing aid that’s highly effective in those frequencies. That way, you get the exact kind of support you need instead of a generic solution.
What to Expect During a Hearing Evaluation
During a hearing test at Hearing Concepts, you can expect a thorough and comfortable evaluation process tailored to your needs. The session will begin with a discussion about your hearing health history and any concerns you may have. The specialist will then examine your ears to check for any obstructions or abnormalities. Following this, you will undergo a series of tests in a soundproof booth. These tests are designed to measure different aspects of your hearing and provide a detailed picture of your auditory capabilities. The entire process is non-invasive and typically takes less than an hour.
Here are five common hearing tests you might encounter:
- Pure-tone audiometry: This test measures your ability to hear sounds at different pitches and volumes. You will listen to a series of tones through headphones and indicate when you can hear them.
- Speech audiometry: This test evaluates your ability to understand speech. You will listen to spoken words or sentences at various volumes and repeat what you hear.
- Tympanometry: This test assesses the function of your middle ear. A small probe is placed in your ear to change the air pressure, allowing the specialist to measure how well your eardrum moves.
- Bone conduction testing: This test helps determine if hearing loss is due to issues in the outer or middle ear. A small device placed behind your ear sends vibrations through your skull to the inner ear.
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) Testing: This test measures sound waves produced by the inner ear in response to clicking sounds. A small probe in the ear canal records these emissions to assess inner ear function.
Your Hearing Test Results
After completing your hearing test, discussing the results with our specialists involves a clear and informative process. We will carefully review the findings from your tests, explaining what each test measures and how it impacts your overall hearing health. If hearing loss is identified, we will discuss the degree of hearing loss you have, as well as potential causes and treatment options available. Our team will take the time to address any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of your results and the next steps. We are committed to providing compassionate care and empowering you to make informed decisions about your hearing health.