AUDIOMETRIC EVALUATION
Audiometrice Evaluation consists of pure tone air and bone conduction testing.

PURE TONE TEST 
Pure Tone Test is done to determine the degree of hearing loss and whether hearing loss is conductive or sensorineural. It also searches for the softest levels that your ears can perceive several different pitches. The results define the degree and type of your hearing loss.

WORD RECOGNITION TESTS
 Word Recognition Tests are given to determine your ability to hear and understand speech. This helps us to gage the overall function of the hair cells (similar to nerve endings) of the inner ear, as well as the auditory processing center of the brain. Speech Audiometry and Speech Discrimination are two ways that we can obtain this information.

SPEECH AUDIOMETRY
 Speech Audiometry is obtained to evaluate the individual’s ability to understand speech at an elevated comfortable volume. SPEECH DISCRIMINATION – Speech Discrimination is also tested to determine how much a person will understand when wearing hearing aids.

IMPEDANCE
Impedance is a test that evaluates your eardrum’s ability to vibrate, the pressure in the middle ear, the reflex action of the tiniest muscle in the body (stapedius), and the function of the eustachian tube.

OTOACOUSTIC EMISSIONS
Otoacoustic Emissions is testing that helps us to determine the health and viability of the hair cells in your cochlea. These tiny hairs are similar to nerve endings in the organ of hearing. Often times, damage to these cells can be detected even before the actual hearing loss is noticed.

DPOAE – (OTOACOUSTIC EMISSION)
Otoacoustic Emission is a testing that allows the audiologist to understand how the outer hair cells of your inner ear are working.

IN OFFICE SERVICES

HEARING AID CONSULTATION

The Hearing Aid Consultation is a counseling session centered around your specific hearing needs, and the hearing deivces available to fit those needs. We will discuss your potential benefit from hearing aids, which hearing aid styles are best suited for you, and the special circuits that are most appropriate for your particular hearing loss. You will receive honest and realistic information about the expected outcomes with hearing aids with no added hype or high pressure.

FITTING AND FOLLOW-UP
When your new hearing aids arrive, we will meet again. We will make certain that your hearing aids fit your ears properly, and they will be programmed for your specific hearing loss. You will be fully instructed in the use and care of your hearing aids. Also, we will provide you with helpful tips on how to get adjusted to all of the wonderful sounds you will be hearing.

Adjusting to new hearing aids can be a difficult process, especially if you have never used hearing aids before.

At that point, your progress will be closely followed, and the hearing aids will be fine-tuned as needed. You are encouraged to visit us as often as you need in order to get the greatest benefit from your hearing aids.

CUSTOM EARMOLDS
Custom hearing protection for people who work or play in loud noise or music, industrial hearing protection. Custom earmolds for musicians, hunters, swim molds, iPOD, hands free cell phones and in-the-ear monitor molds.

HEARING AID DISPENSING, FITTING, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Our staff emphasizes ongoing cleaning and maintenance after your hearing aid purchase to ensure you receive optimum performance and benefit from your hearing aids. We encourage all our patients to come in for a regular hearing aid evaluation and cleaning.

ASSISTIVE DEVICES
When hearing aids are not enough or not appropriate we offer devices for the TV, telephone, FM classroom amplification, body aids, sound alert devices, and other supplies needed to help you keep your hearing aids working well.