Hidden Hearing has more than 80 locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland, with licensed audiologists who are qualified to address your unique hearing needs.
Over the past 30 years across Ireland, we have worked hard to develop a reputation for offering world-class hearing healthcare services and lifelong support for our patients.
Our audiologists are experts in hearing care
What is an audiologist?
Audiologists are experts in hearing care. They can identify and treat hearing conditions, as well as help to prevent future hearing health challenges. When you think that you may have hearing loss, your first step should be to make an appointment with an audiologist to find out the extent of the problem. You can take a free hearing test and find out how your hearing could be improved with the use of hearing aids. Many people worry about visiting an audiologist, but the experience should be a very positive step in your journey towards better hearing.
What happens at a hearing test
If you think you might have hearing loss, booking a hearing test with an audiologist is the best way to receive comprehensive results and recommended solutions for your specific needs.
Book an appointment with an audiologist
Take the first step to better hearing by scheduling an appointment. The appointment is free of charge, and there is no risk, cost or obligation involved.
What can our audiologists do for you?
Audiologists specialise in providing hearing care and hearing solutions for hearing loss. They are trained to conduct hearing tests and counsel patients on suggested solutions based on the results.
At Hidden Hearing, we stay up to date with the latest hearing research so that we can help our clients find the most optimal solution for their hearing needs and preferences.
If hearing aids are recommended to you, the audiologist will discuss which devices would best suit your hearing needs, lifestyle, preferences, and budget.
An appointment with one of our audiologists can help you if:
- You would like to test your hearing
- You have a relative who may have hearing loss
- You are interested in trying hearing aids
- You need help adjusting to your current hearing aids
- You are interested in getting new hearing aids
- You need help cleaning or repairing your hearing aids
4 benefits of choosing an audiologist at Hidden Hearing
1. Experts in hearing care
Our certified audiologists conduct free no obligation hearing tests with real-ear measurements and same-day results.
2. Personalised approach
We provide customised care by focusing on your personal needs so that we can provide you with the most optimal solution for your lifestyle.
3. Quality hearing aid solutions
We offer a broad selection of the latest digital hearing aids from multiple award-winning brands.
4. Free aftercare services
As an Hidden Hearing customer, you are entitled to free hearing aid batteries, adjustments and cleanings.
FAQ about audiologists
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Hidden Hearing audiologists are hearing aid audiologists who diagnose, treat and manage hearing problems for all ages. All of our hearing aid audiologists are fully trained and adhere to HCPC/BSHAA/ISHAA standards of best practice and fully committed to continuing learning and development. All our audiologists complete the foundation degree in audiology and/or are hearing instrument specialist (HIS) certified.
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An appointment with an audiologist at Hidden Hearing is free of charge. Book your appointment for a free hearing test online!
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Yes, an audiologist is a healthcare professional who specialises in diagnosing and treating hearing loss. They are trained to assess hearing loss and provide treatment options, such as hearing aids or other assistive devices. An audiologist can also provide information about hearing loss and its effects.
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Yes, audiologists are qualified to prescribe hearing aids. Audiologists are healthcare professionals who specialises in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders. They are trained to assess hearing loss and can provide recommendations for hearing aids and other assistive devices. Audiologists can also provide counselling and support to help individuals with hearing loss and help them to use their hearing aids effectively.
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A hearing test for adults typically involves a series of tests to measure the ability to hear different sounds and frequencies. The test may include an audiogram what is a graph that shows the softest sounds a person can hear at different frequencies. Other tests may include a tympanometry which measures the movement of the eardrum, and an acoustic reflex test which measures the response of the middle ear muscles to sound. The tests may also include a speech recognition test which measures the ability to understand spoken words.
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No. Our specialised, Ear Wax Removal Technicians have the professional tools to remove earwax build-up. At Hidden Hearing, we use the latest technology, and we carry out best practices in Ear Irrigation and Micro-Suction, as appropriate. Book an appointment for earwax removal.
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You do not need a referral from your doctor to see one of our audiologists.
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While there is no objective test available for tinnitus detection, our audiologists can perform tests / questionnaires during the consultation to assess if the client has tinnitus. If tinnitus is detected, they can further assess the nature and severity of the client’s tinnitus. Take our Online Tinnitus Test to find out if you might have tinnitus.
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At your appointment, the audiologist will ask you a few simple questions about your lifestyle, family history and whether you have difficulty hearing in any particular situations (such as noisy public places).
The audiologist will then take a look inside your ears using an instrument called an otoscope, which is totally non-intrusive and is designed to ascertain whether you have any obstructions or ear infections that might be temporarily affecting your ability to hear properly.
After that, you will be asked to listen to a series of beeping sounds through the latest ear insert technology, set at different frequencies and intensity. This will determine if you have trouble hearing certain types of sounds which can affect your ability to hear. This part of the test is known as 'audiometry.'
We will then ask a close family member or friend (with whom you communicate with regularly) to read out a list of words, and you will be asked to repeat the words you hear. This exercise will demonstrate how well you hear speech in a real-life environment. This is known as familiar voice testing.