Understanding Your Hearing Health
Our comprehensive hearing tests are designed to give you a full picture of your auditory health. Each test is a step toward clearer, more vibrant hearing experiences.
Your hearing will be rigorously assessed through different methods, including middle ear/immittance testing and otoacoustic emission testing, which will help your audiologist pinpoint the exact nature of your hearing challenges.
This exhaustive assessment, which takes 60-90 minutes, ensures you receive the most effective care tailored to your needs.
Step by step.
What Happens During a Hearing Test?
Initial Consultation
Pure-Tone Testing
In this initial test, you'll be asked to wear headphones to listen to a series of tones and indicate when you hear them. This test determines the faintest sounds you can hear at different pitches and will provide a basic audiogram, which maps your hearing sensitivity across various frequencies.
Speech Testing
This involves listening to speech at different volumes, which helps assess your clarity of hearing and how well you can understand conversations in different settings. This test plays a crucial role in understanding practical hearing challenges you may face daily.
Middle Ear/Immittance Testing
Next, we move into middle ear testing, which evaluates how well your middle ear is functioning. By assessing the movement of the eardrum and the conduction bones, we can identify if fluid, earwax, or other blockages are affecting sound transmission.
Otoacoustic Emission Testing
Results and Recommendations
Once testing is completed, your results will be explained to you and reviewed by your audiologist; they will explain what each test indicates about your hearing health and discuss potential solutions.
Whether it's hearing protection advice, lifestyle modifications, or technology options like hearing aids, we guide you through your choices with expert recommendations.
Answering Your Questions
We know it’s essential for your confidence and ease that we address all questions and ensure you understand your hearing profile completely. This last step ensures that you're comfortable with the recommendations and feel supported in making informed decisions about your hearing health.
By knowing what to expect during your hearing test, you can approach your appointment with confidence.
