How long does a hearing test take?
A hearing assessment with our team will take a little over an hour to complete. Our hearing tests are exhaustive and get the most comprehensive understanding of your hearing possible. You’ll receive your results on the same day of the test.
Why do I need a hearing test?
Our ears do a lot more for us than just hear! With strong, healthy hearing, we can maintain better balance, sharpen our memory, stay connected in conversations with loved ones, get productive at work, and more.
Your hearing health check-up should be as regular as going to the dentist each year; with an annual hearing test, you can keep tabs on your ears and address issues with your hearing before they start to affect your day-to-day life and wellbeing.
Can I bring someone with me to my hearing test?
Absolutely! We encourage you to bring a loved one with you to your hearing assessment to help you with decision-making and telling us about your initial hearing concerns.
Hearing challenges don’t just affect the individual— they affect their family, friends, and other people close to them. Your loved one could fill in the gaps where you didn’t realize your hearing was affecting their lives, too.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We recommend annual hearing tests, so you can manage hearing challenges before they start to affect your quality of life. That way, you can stay ahead of the game and look after your hearing in advance, even if you don’t currently need assistive technology to bolster it.
What can I expect during a comprehensive hearing assessment?
Your hearing test begins with a conversation about you— your lifestyle choices, hobbies, medical history, family history of hearing loss, and how your hearing challenges have been affecting you. With this initial chat, your audiologist will begin to formulate a foundation for your treatment plan according to your personal preferences.
After a quick examination of your ears’ physical health (checking for earwax impaction or infection, just in case those are the culprits for your hearing loss), we’ll move into the testing portion of your assessment.
The testing portion takes the longest, but provides a detailed understanding of your current hearing capabilities. From testing how well you hear speech in busy environments to the health of your eardrums, we’ll make sure to take every precaution to get the full picture of your hearing health.
You’ll receive your results on the same day, and your audiologist will walk you through the next steps to help optimize your hearing, whether that be through hearing aids or annual hearing testing.
Can I get my hearing tested if I already wear hearing aids?
You sure can! Your hearing will be tested with and without your hearing aids to ensure your devices are performing to your specific needs. If your hearing devices need fine-tuning, we can make adjustments to ensure optimal performance for your needs.
What kind of hearing loss can be addressed with hearing aids?
Your prescription hearing aids can be programmed and fitted to your unique needs; whether you’re dealing with a mild or profound hearing loss, including sensorineural, conductive or mixed hearing loss, your prescription hearing aids will fit exactly what you need most.
How often should I get my hearing tested for prescription hearing aids?
Before and after you start wearing hearing aids, we recommend annual hearing check-ups to maintain your hearing health and ensure your hearing aids are programmed correctly to meet your evolving needs.
What’s the difference between prescription hearing aids and Costco’s hearing aids?
This is a question we get asked frequently regarding the difference between Costco’s Kirkland-branded hearing aids and ours, and there are a few stark differences.
Costco’s Kirkland-branded devices come after an in-store hearing test, which is equivalent to the pure-tone audiometry assessment we offer as part of our comprehensive hearing testing. Their devices are quick to be prescribed and fitted, and provide basic sound amplification.
However, Costco’s status as a retailer means that getting follow-up care can take weeks of wait times. In comparison, our prescription hearing aids are more specifically tailored to your unique hearing needs, and you can get follow-up care with ease!
Prescription devices provide a more personalized approach to your hearing health. If you have found dissatisfaction with your Costco devices, we encourage you to visit us!
How long will fitting my hearing aid take?
The hearing aid fitting process is detailed, and may take anywhere from a single appointment to several visits depending on your unique needs and what we need to do as professionals to ensure that your hearing aids fit your ears and prescription as best they can.
Where can I find prescription hearing aids near me in Pensacola, FL?
You’re in the right place! Our team of professionals is ready to help with any and all hearing health concerns, from testing your hearing to fitting your hearing aids.
Contact us today to get started— we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
How do I know if I have tinnitus?
Tinnitus is one of the most diagnosed conditions out there— if you’re hearing a sound without a source, whether that sound be a ringing, whistling, whooshing, roaring, or fluttering in your ears— chances are you’re dealing with tinnitus.
Is tinnitus permanent?
Some forms of tinnitus are temporary; temporary tinnitus is caused most often by noise exposure or medication side-effects. Permanent tinnitus is usually linked to hearing loss challenges like noise-induced hearing loss, and lasts for weeks to months versus a few days, like temporary tinnitus.
Can stress worsen tinnitus?
Stress can worsen tinnitus symptoms, making them feel more prevalent and more difficult to ignore. With appropriate stress management techniques, your tinnitus can be managed as well.
Why does my tinnitus get louder at night?
Without stimulus to focus on like during the day, it can feel like tinnitus worsens at night when you’re trying to sleep, which can lead to fatigue and insomnia
With white noise or gentle soundscapes to focus on as you fall asleep, you can get some better rest without focusing on your tinnitus.
Is tinnitus linked to hearing loss?
Tinnitus is often linked to hearing loss— without auditory stimulation due to hearing loss, the brain can create noise to fill in the gaps, which leads to tinnitus.
You can address both issues simultaneously with specially programmed hearing aids to help lessen tinnitus and optimize your hearing.
How long will my tinnitus screening take?
Your tinnitus screening, much like a comprehensive hearing assessment, will take up to an hour to complete. You’ll receive your results on the same day of your test.
Can tinnitus be cured?
As of now, there is no definitive cure to tinnitus, but it can be managed with a variety of treatment options including sound therapies, hearing aids, medications, sound maskers, and more. Looking for relief from your tinnitus? You’re in the right place!
