Adult Hearing Evaluation
At High Tone Hearing, we offer adult hearing evaluations to comprehensively assess your auditory abilities. These evaluations, also known as 'hearing tests' or 'audiograms,' are conducted by our expert audiologists.
The main objective of a hearing evaluation is to determine if your hearing thresholds, which represent the softest sounds you can hear across different frequencies or pitches, fall within normal limits or indicate any hearing loss. Our audiologists will perform a detailed diagnostic hearing evaluation to identify the degree and type of hearing loss, tailored to your age and cognitive abilities.
Our adult hearing evaluation is a crucial examination of your auditory system, delivering valuable insights into your hearing health. It empowers you to recognize potential hearing issues and make informed decisions regarding your auditory well-being.
What to Expect
Visiting High Tone Hearing for an audiological assessment is a straightforward and non-invasive process designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your hearing health.
Here's what you can expect during your visit:
Case History: Discuss your medical history, including hearing-related issues, exposure to loud noises, and family hearing problems.
Otoscopic Examination: Examine the outer ear and ear canal with an otoscope to check for visible issues or obstructions.
Pure Tone Audiometry: Sit in a sound-treated booth and wear headphones. We'll present a series of pure tones at different volumes and pitches. Raise your hand or press a button when you hear a tone.
Speech Audiometry: Evaluate your ability to hear and understand speech. Repeat words or sentences at different volumes to assess speech recognition.
Bone Conduction Testing: Use pure tones presented through a bone conduction oscillator behind your ear. Determine if hearing loss is conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. This test bypasses the outer ear and ear canal, directly stimulating the inner ear.
Results and Consultation: After the tests, receive an audiogram displaying your hearing thresholds at different frequencies. The audiologist will explain your results, discuss any hearing loss, and recommend appropriate next steps, treatments, or interventions.
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Adult Hearing Evaluation: $120 - The comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluation performed by an audiologist determines the degree and type of hearing loss an individual may have. Hearing evaluations vary depending on the age of the patient or cognitive ability.
Tympanometry: $60 - This test measures the mobility of the eardrum and the middle ear’s air pressure. It helps assess middle ear function and can detect problems like eustachian tube dysfunction or middle ear effusion.
Quick SIN: $20 - Measures an individual’s ability to understand speech in the presence of background noise. It evaluates the impact of background noise on a person’s ability to understand speech.
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Results Discussion: After the tests are completed, the audiologist will discuss the audiogram results with you. They will explain your hearing status, any hearing loss detected, its degree and type, and the potential causes. If necessary, they will recommend further evaluation or treatment options.
Treatment Options: Depending on your results, the audiologist may discuss treatment options, which could include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, medical referrals, or strategies for communication improvement. If you chose to move forward with a treatment plan, a functional & communication needs assessment may be recommended. This is also known as a hearing aid evaluation.
Counseling and Education: You'll receive counseling and education on hearing conservation, communication strategies, and how to manage any hearing issues.
Follow-Up: If treatment is recommended, you may schedule a follow-up appointment that may include a functional and communication needs assessment to discuss device options or receive a customized hearing solution.
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Hearing tests are essential for diagnosing hearing loss. They determine the type and degree/severity of hearing loss. Hearing evaluations can help guide treatment options and next steps for plan of care which can range from functional needs assessments to hearing aids and also medical intervention/referrals. Regular hearing tests are important as they can help detect hearing loss early and allow for timely intervention to improve the quality of life and communication abilities.
