Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss
What Exactly is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It happens as a result of the aging process, noise exposure or other health conditions. A diagnostic evaluation is the best way to identify your degree of hearing loss and develop the best treatment plan.
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More on Guide to Hearing AidsHearing Our ears are amazing organs! They connect us to each other and to our environment. We usually take for granted how perfect our sense of hearing is until we start to lose it. If we do suffer hearing loss it usually is a very gradual, painless process that we are unaware of. We most…
More on Hearing and Hearing LossIf you suspect hearing loss, getting evaluated and treated early is the best thing you can do to prevent further deterioration. Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your psychological, cognitive and physical health, as well as affect your ability to socialize and connect with the world around you.
More on Impacts of Untreated Hearing LossWhen it comes to hearing loss, no two people are exactly alike. Hearing loss varies in severity and can be impacted differently depending on pitch and frequency. Identifying your unique type of hearing loss is key to developing the best treatment plan for your needs.
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Tinnitus
Buzzing, whirring or ringing in your ears? It could be tinnitus.
Tinnitus is described as unwanted noises in one or both ears. It’s a common, yet frustrating condition that can dramatically impact quality of life. Luckily, many patients have found relief through treatments that effectively ease their symptoms.