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Are you worried about hearing loss? Check your hearing in less than three minutes. Instant result.
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Have you taken an online hearing test before?
20% of people over 60 suffer from hearing loss. The signs below are the most common that people chat about with Hidden Hearing audiologists. Many people don’t realise they have hearing loss until a link is made. Now it’s easy to check. We do thousands of hearing checks per annum.
Why people check their hearing online
1. You find it difficult to follow conversations
2. You often ask people to repeat themselves
3. People seem to mumble when they speak
4. Friends or family comment on your hearing challenges
5. You turn up the volume on the TV higher than normal
6. You feel tired after straining to hear at social events
How to prepare for the online hearing test
- Find a quiet place where you can take the test without any disturbances.
- If possible, wear a pair of headphones, as this can improve test accuracy.
- You will have an opportunity to test the sound before you begin.
- Once you've done so, you're ready to start the test.
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What happens during the Online Hearing Test?
The online hearing test consists of three main parts:
1) Everyday listening situations Answer 4 self-evaluation questions about your hearing abilities
2) Tone testing Listen to a selection of tones and see how well you hear at different sound frequencies
3) Conversation comprehension Listen to a short conversation and respond to a few questions
What does my result mean?
Your online hearing test looks at your answers to questions about your everyday hearing, alongside how you hear different tones and sounds during the test. Together, these provide a general indication of your hearing ability.
Your result is not a diagnosis. It is designed to help you understand whether you may be experiencing some level of hearing loss and whether a full hearing test could be worthwhile.
No hearing loss
Your results do not indicate any obvious signs of hearing loss based on this online test. If you are still finding conversations difficult or noticing changes in your hearing, a full hearing test can provide a more detailed picture.
Moderate hearing loss
You may find conversations take more effort, particularly in groups, busy places or when speaking on the phone. You might also notice that you regularly ask people to repeat themselves or need the TV volume higher than others.
Severe hearing loss
You may be finding everyday conversations increasingly difficult to follow. You might rely more on watching people's faces, asking others to repeat themselves or increasing the volume of the TV or other devices.
Your result
If your result suggests you may have hearing loss, it is worth finding out more about what this could mean for you. A full hearing assessment allows an audiologist to look at your hearing in greater detail and talk through your results with you.
For Enda Dooley, Hidden Hearing Audiologist, helping people understand the difference better hearing can make is an important part of his work:
“Seeing and hearing about the life changing difference our consultation and fitting of hearing aids makes to patients, families, and friends inspires me to be the best audiologist I can be.”
There is no pressure to make a decision about hearing aids. A full hearing test simply gives you the opportunity to understand your hearing in more detail, ask questions and discuss your options with an audiologist.
What your online result cannot tell you
Your online result is a useful indication, but it cannot tell you everything about your hearing. It cannot physically examine your ears, diagnose the type or cause of hearing loss, or replace a calibrated clinical hearing test.
If you are wondering what does my online hearing test result mean, a full hearing test is the best way to understand your hearing in more detail. An audiologist can explain your results, answer your questions and discuss what, if anything, could help.
Life with hearing loss
Living with untreated hearing loss affects far more than your ability to hear. It may affect your ability to socialise with friends and family, leaving you feeling isolated or lonely.
Hearing loss can also affect your memory and your mental sharpness. It may even increase your risk for cognitive decline.
The good news is that hearing aids can improve your hearing so that you can enjoy engaging in your favorite activities and socialising with friends and family. Today's discreet, comfortable and technologically advanced hearing aids are effective at treating hearing loss, and they can significantly improve your quality of life.
If
you think you might have hearing loss, book a free, professional hearing test
in one of our clinics. You can book by clicking below or calling us at: 1800 818 808.
Alternatively, take our online hearing test to
help you decide if you should talk to a hearing care expert.