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What Happens At A Hearing Assessment? A Walkthrough
A comprehensive hearing test is the first step to better hearing health. Here at The Hearing Center at MCC, we have carried out hearing assessments for more than 45 years, but many of those who come to see us for the first time are nervous about what happens and don’t...
What is Over-the-Counter (OTC) and What Does it Mean for Hearing Care?
OTC devices, also known as over-the-counter, are a type of hearing aid that you can access over the counter. As a relatively new option to the market, they are designed to help those with a “perceived” hearing loss hear better in certain environments. You can access...
Should You Choose OTC or Traditional Hearing Aids?
If you’re someone who struggles with a hearing loss, you’ve likely been marketed various types of devices online. Perhaps you struggle to hear in busy restaurants or cafes, or maybe you just want to hear better in work meetings. Whatever it is that you struggle with,...
Considering Purchasing OTC Devices? Read This First…
Nowadays, there are more options for hearing aid technology than ever before. With so many different devices now available online, it seems as though more people are considering purchasing online, rather than going through a typical clinic. Before purchasing any type...
What Is an Online Hearing Aid? | An Audiologist’s Opinion
No doubt you have heard of the ability to buy your hearing aids online lately. Online hearing aids are a non-local option that takes the professional rapport and relationship benefit out of a hearing aid fitting and puts more responsibility into the patient’s hands....
What Is the Difference Between an Audiologist and a Hearing Aid Dispenser?
You might have wondered what the difference is between seeing a person with the title of Hearing Aid Dispenser and someone with the letters Au.D., CCC-A after their name. What Do They Have in Common? In a nutshell, you’ll often see hearing aid dispensers at places...
Lively vs The Hearing Center MCC: What’s the Difference?
With so many new hearing aids on the market, it’s only natural that people in the area call us to ask about the differences between buying certain brands of hearing aids online rather than buying the brands we offer from us. We understand. Sometimes our budget...
LIVE: Jennifer Laborde and Margaret Richards Discuss OTC Hearing Devices
Just recently, we got the chance to present on TV on our own new show. Combining the expertise of Jennifer Laborde and Margaret Richards, we discuss all things hearing, including the treatment, diagnosis, myths, and what to do about it. From our many years of...
First Signs of Hearing Loss
The first signs of hearing loss are usually passed off as nothing because the new, slight variance in sounds heard is considered normal. However, these changes can develop over time, so it is helpful to know what to look for today so you can track your hearing ability...
How to Professionally Clean Your Hearing Aids in Pensacola
Many people use hearing aids to treat different levels of hearing loss and improve their overall quality of life--from properly hearing a conversation between friends to understanding what the announcer is saying at a football game. Why Do Hearing Aids Require...
