Hearing Services
Receiving treatment for a possible hearing disorder can have an enormous impact on your well being. Untreated hearing loss can be frustrating and isolating. Studies show that people with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression and anxiety, and participate less in social activities than those who wear hearing aids.
- Hearing evaluations
- Hearing aid evaluations and consultations
- Hearing aid dispensing and service
- Hearing loss counseling
- Central auditory processing evaluations
- Monitoring of middle ear function
- Otoacoustic emissions
- Auditory brainstem response
- Assistive listening devices
- Newborn hearing screenings
Hearing Aid Services
Many hearing aid options are available for hearing impaired individuals, including analog and digital amplification. Following an audiological evaluation, a hearing aid evaluation is performed to determine the most appropriate hearing aid(s). Most hearing aids are programmed via computer so adjustments can be made based on each patient’s specific needs.
- Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) for all ages
- All-make hearing aid repair and maintenance
- 30-day trial period with hearing aids
- Access to a complete line of hearing aid manufacturers with the latest technology
- Hearing aid battery purchase in the office or by mail
- Custom ear molds and swim plugs
- Adjustments and cleaning for the life of the hearing aid at no charge
- Extended warranties available
- Behind the Ear (BTE): Appropriate for hearing losses from mild to profound. This style is best suited for pediatric patients and individuals with excessive moisture and accumulative cerumen (earwax). This style comes with:
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- Directional microphones
- Multiple listening programs
- Telecoil for compatibility
- Custom In-the-Ear (ITE): Fills the outer portion of the ear. This style is appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses and may also include:
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- Directional microphones
- Multiple listening programs
- Telecoil for compatibility
- In-the-Canal (ITC): Smaller model than the full-shell In-the-Ear style. It is appropriate for hearing losses from mild to moderately severe. Options are limited due to size restrictions. Good manual dexterity is more important for this style
- Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC): Almost invisible. If cosmetic appeal is important, this may be the best device. The appropriateness of this style is limited based on a person’s degree of hearing loss and manual dexterity.
- Receiver-In-the-Ear (RITE) and “Slim Tube”: The most unobtrusive type of hearing instrument currently available. This style keeps the ear canal open to reduce any plugged-up sensation. The appropriateness of this style is limited based on the degree of hearing loss.