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What To Expect During Your
Hearing Test Appointment
Detailed Case History
First, we will discuss your hearing health and compile a comprehensive medical health history.
Otoscopic Examination
We’ll examine your ears to ensure they are not blocked by anything such as wax or a growth in the ear canals.
Audiometry
Finally, We’ll assess your ability to hear tones and understand words presented at different sound levels.
After The Hearing Test
It’s important for you to ask questions. We’ll also provide you with recommendations, some short term and some long term. Our recommendations will also consider the entire picture, not just your ears.
And then we sit down with you and explain the results and what it all means because we believe your journey to better hearing should be a partnership with you and your hearing healthcare provider. And we believe that journey should begin by making sure you’re as well informed as possible about your problem and all possible solutions.
Types of Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the way sound is conducted to the inner ear and a structure called the cochlea. The problem may lie in the ear canal, eardrum (tympanic membrane) or the middle ear (ossicles and Eustachian tube). The inner ear and auditory nerve remain unaffected in this type of hearing loss.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the sensory receptors of the hearing system, specifically in the cochlea of the inner ear or auditory nerve. The majority of sensorineural hearing loss occurs as a result of an abnormality or damage to the hair cells in the cochlea. This abnormality prevents sound from being transmitted to the brain normally, which results in a hearing loss.
Mixed Hearing Loss
Mixed hearing loss occurs when a person has a sensorineural hearing loss in combination with a conductive hearing loss. This means there is a problem in the inner ear as well as in the outer and/or middle ear.
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
18% of adults aged 20-69 have speech-frequency hearing loss in both ears from among those who report 5 or more years of exposure to very loud noise at work, as compared to 5.5 percent of adults with speech-frequency hearing loss in both ears who report no occupational noise exposure.
Hearing Loss Statistics in The U.S.
One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a link between hearing loss and age?
There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing loss.
How many adults could benefit from hearing aids?
Approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States alone could benefit from using hearing aids.
Are there different styles of hearing aids?
There are three basic styles of hearing aids. The styles differ by size, their placement on or inside the ear, and the degree to which they amplify sound.
Who is the typical person suffering from tinntus?
Of adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals and the prevalence of tinnitus is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast.
What is a hearing aid specialist?
A Hearing Aid Specialist is a trained professional responsible for performing fundamental hearing tests to assess eligibility for hearing aids. Their role extends to fitting hearing aids and assistive listening devices, offering counseling on their use. Beyond completing a certification program and meeting state requirements, a Hearing Aid Specialist undergoes substantial supervised on-the-job training before obtaining a license. Additionally, a Hearing Aid Specialist is mandated to fulfill annual continuing education requirements to stay current in their field.
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College Road Location
4414 SW College Rd.
Suite 1530
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 236-6700
Silver Springs Blvd. Location
4620 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Suite 501, Olde Town Village
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 438-0050