Before you come for your hearing test, it might be helpful to think about the following:
During the hearing test , the audiologist will look inside your ears using an instrument called an otoscope, which is pain free. It is designed to ascertain whether you have any obstructions or ear infections that might be temporarily affecting your ability to hear properly. In many cases, the issue will not be hearing loss related - but simply a build-up of too much earwax.
After that, you will be asked to listen to several sounds, usually a series of beeps set at different frequencies , to determine if you have trouble hearing certain types of sounds. This part of the hearing test is known as 'audiometry’.
You may then be presented with a list of words, which will be read out to you and which you will then be asked to repeat. This part of the hearing test is known as the ‘Familiar Voice Test’ , and this is when we will ask your friend or family member to take part in the testing, so that we can assess how well you understand a familiar voice.
Learn more about the procedure of the hearing test:
What to expect at a hearing test
The results from your hearing evaluation will be shared with you and recorded on an audiogram. The hearing test results will tell us if you have an audible hearing loss or not. Based on the hearing test, your audiologist will provide recommendations on next steps and what hearing care solutions might be right for you.
If the hearing test shows that you have a hearing loss, the audiologist will likely recommend a form of hearing loss treatment. In case the treatment involves hearing aids, you will have the opportunity to see and test different types of hearing aids, depending on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
If you decide that you would like to get a hearing aid, a separate appointment will then be booked to fit your hearing aids and help you get used to them.
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On the day of your test, a friend or family member is recommended to come along with you.
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You will be greeted in the reception by one of our friendly clinic coordinators, who will ask you to sanitise your hands and sign in.
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You will also be asked the following questions:
New, continuous cough, high temperature or fever, loss of, or change in sense of smell or taste?
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You will then meet your audiologist, who will bring you through to our consultation room to complete your free hearing assessment. Audiologist welcomes the customer.
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To complete your free hearing assessment. Your audiologist will begin by asking you about your medical history in order to find out more about your hearing concerns and lifestyle factors.
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Your audiologist will also conduct a physical ear exam of your ears.
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Your audiologist will make a recommendation based on these results.
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If there is hearing loss detected, we will assist you in choosing the best hearing aid solution to suit your needs.
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