Audiology

The Audiology Offices provides audiology diagnostic services to patients of all ages. Determining the type and degree of a patient’s hearing loss is crucial in order to develop their individualized treatment plan. Pure tone audiometry This test is used to determine the faintest sounds a patient can hear at a variety of frequencies. The patient…

Prior to the hearing aid fitting, the patient and audiologist will select the hearing aids. This involves careful consideration of the patient’s style preference, hearing lifestyle, budget and desire for additional features. Once selected, the hearing aid will be ordered and the patient will return to the clinic for the hearing aid fitting. During the…

While hearing aids make up a large portion of the treatment for hearing loss, they are not the only component. The Audiology Offices leads individual and group classes that teach patients how to effectively communicate as well as how to manage expectations. Counseling is also offered to help patients deal with the emotional and social…

Every patient’s ears are unique. Custom-made earplugs involve creating an exact replica of the patient’s ear. The process starts by first checking the ear canal for any earwax buildup. If any is detected it must be removed before the mold can be taken. A foam dam is inserted into the ear canal to prevent the…

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Pediatric Hearing Loss Hearing loss isn’t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your child is having difficulty…

The Audiology Offices provides audiological care to the pediatric population. Undiagnosed hearing loss can be especially damaging to children, since hearing plays an integral role in the development of speech and language skills. Pediatric hearing loss is broken down into two categories: congenital and acquired. Congenital hearing loss is present at birth and may be…