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Services
Hearing Assessment
During a hearing evaluation, pure tones of various frequencies (pitch) and intensities (ludness) are presented to each ear. The results indicate the degree of hearing loss and whether it is a conductive (middle ear) or sensorineural (inner ear or neural pathway) disorder. Single syllable words are also presented. The percentage correct provides information about the type of hearing loss and potential communication difficulties.
Amplification Assessment
During a hearing aid evaluation, you and your audiologist will determine which type of hearing aids are best for you based on your degree of hearing loss and personal communication needs. This choice will reflect your needs, preferences, and budget, including your lifestyle and activity level, medical conditions, physical characteristics and limitations, cosmetic and style preferences, and financial expectations.
Hearing Instruments
We offer a wide selection of hearing instruments, both conventional and digital, from a variety of manufacturers. These include a variety of styles, including completely-in-the-canal (CIC), in the-canal (ITC), in-the-ear (ITE) and behind-the-ear (BTE) with either standard or open ear molds. Features are offered as needed, such as multiple programs for a variety of listening situations, noise reduction and directional technology for listening in noisy situations, and telephone programs for improved phone communication. We will work with you to find the best solution for your hearing healthcare needs within your budget.
Counseling & Rehabilitation
Education is emphasized in our practice so that patients fully understand their hearing loss, the effects of the hearing loss on the patient and family, amplifcation adaptation methods, and strategies for enhancing listening and communication.
Hearing Assistive Technology
Hearing Assistive Technology includes devices such as amplified telephones, cell phone accessories, television listening systems, alarm clocks, telephone and doorbell ring signalers, flashing smoke alarms, and personal listening systems to assist people to hear or be alerted to environmental signals, with or without hearing aids. We have a demonstration display of a number of these products so that our patients can learn for themselves which devices are most beneficial.
Swim Molds, Noise Protectors, and Earmolds for Phone Headsets
We offer custom-made swim molds and earmolds for use with telephone headsets in a variety of styles and colors. We also offer custom-made and generic hearing protectors and musician's plugs that provide protection while maintaining the fidelity of the music.
Tympanometry and Acoustic Relex Measurements
These biomechanical tympanometric and acoustic reflex studies measure the function of the middle ear and the auditory neural pathways, including the tympanic membrane (eardrum), the Eustachian tube, and the tiny bones and muscle attachments. Results help identify such disorders as middle ear fluid and otosclerosis, as well as disorders of the auditory nerve.
Electrocochleography
This test measures electrical potentials generated in the cochlea (inner ear) in response to stimulation by sound. It is especially sensitive to changes which occur with endolymphatic hydrops (Meniere's Disease).
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
This test measures emissions (sounds) that are generated by the sensory cells in the inner ear in response to clicks or tone bursts and reflected back through the middle ear to the external ear where they are detected by a tiny highly sensitive microphone comfortably placed in the ear canal. It provides information about the functioning of the sensory outer hair cells of the cochlea, and is important for the early detection of hearing loss and defining where a disorder is in the auditory system.
Videonystagmography (VNG)
During videonystagmography eye movements caused by positional or caloric stimulation of the inner ear balance structures are recorded. The results of the series of studies indicate the presence of dizziness or imbalance due to unequal neural messages to the vestibular system.