Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is an Audiologist?
An Audiologist is a hearing health care provider who evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and helps people manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children.
Q. How do I know if I have a hearing loss?
The best way to find out is to visit an Audiologist. If you are wondering, why not take a few minutes and find out for sure? Often the person who has a hearing loss is unaware of the loss, or the extent of the loss. If someone close to you tells you they think you have a hearing loss they often are right. People often don't know how much of their life they are missing.
You would probably benefit from having your hearing evaluated if you:
• Seem to have difficulty hearing things other people hear;
• Find yourself asking other to repeat themselves often;
• Want the TV turned up louder than other people want;
• Have difficulty hearing in meetings, church, or restaurants;
• Or just feel you aren't hearing things other people are hearing.
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Q. Will a hearing loss just go away?
Most hearing loss that is related to the normal ageing process or to exposure to noise over time will not go away on it's own. Your Audiologist can help you determine the cause, extent, and likely prognosis of your hearing loss.
Q. Will it hurt?
No, a hearing evaluation does not hurt, and it normally takes less than an hour.
Q. What will it cost?
A quick call to our office will enable us to tell you what the cost to you will be. The cost is different depending upon the kind of evaluation to be performed and what insurance plan you may be able to use. With a short discussion we can tell you in advance.