Time to hear an expert opinion?
Why booking a personal hearing test is a sound plan
WHEN it comes to hearing loss, everyone is different – so it makes sense to get an expert to identify any problems and find solutions tailored to the individual. A hearing test with Amplifon is designed to pinpoint the exact type of hearing loss involved and just how it is affecting that person’s everyday life.
Performed by trained audiologists the one hour and 20 minute tests are reassuringly thorough.
Audiologist and training manager Chris Childe says: “Our test involves lifestyle questions, a thorough examination of the ear, hearing and speech recognition tests and real-world hearing loss simulators.
“It’s a journey to understand the impact someone’s hearing loss has on their daily life, so we can prescribe a bespoke solution.”
Sensorineural loss is the most common form of hearing loss and occurs as a result of damage to the inner ear. It can be caused by exposure to noise, and agerelated wear and tear.
Conductive hearing loss affects the outer or middle ear. It can be hereditary, the result of a head injury or a perforated eardrum.
The solutions recommended by the audiologist will differ depending on the nature of the hearing loss.
Chris explains: “With conductive loss, we may advise using aids which are a little more powerful.”
Modern hearing aid technology means it’s easier than ever to find the ideal balance between performance and appearance.
Amplifon offers a huge range of aids, including those that are almost invisible and are moulded to fit your ear – typically used for mildto-moderate sensorineural loss as well – along with many other state of the art aids for more severe loss.
Each device can be programmed to suit your needs and lifestyle.
Chris says: “The best one might not be the most expensive or the cheapest – but it will be the right one for you. That’s our ethos.”
Finding the right solutions can certainly transform lives.
Chris adds: “The most amazing thing about being an audiologist is when you switch on someone’s hearing aids for the first time and see the impact our technology can have on someone’s life.”