Professional Hearing Services

What is a hearing test?

We will assess your hearing to determine whether you have hearing loss. The test and consultation takes between 45 and 60 minutes and is covered by all medical aid funds.

What are the steps in a hearing test?

1. Hearing history
2. Visual exam of the external ear canal (otoscopy)
3. Middle ear check
4. Sound detection
5. Word recognition
6. Results and recommendations

Why get your hearing tested?

Several factors can lead to hearing loss, including an aging hearing system, exposure to loud noises, infections, heredity, etc. Hearing loss can affect quality of life at any age, so it is important to have an audiologist test your hearing.

What is a hearing aid?

A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. However, only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one.

Are there different styles of hearing aids?

• Behind-the-ear (BTE)
• In-the-ear (ITE)
• Canal

Brands

After years of experience, we still haven't aligned ourself to any single brand of hearing instrument as this allows us to provide the best hearing device to suit our clients.

Batteries

All hearing aids require a power source to function. Unless you have rechargeable hearing aids, you’re going to need an ongoing supply of disposable hearing aid "button" batteries.

Cleaning tools

Regular cleaning, along with routine maintenance from your hearing care provider will keep your hearing aids working reliably and will extend their useful life.

Optional accessories

• Hearing aid dryer/dehumidifier
• Bluetooth streaming devices
• Assistive listening devices
• Carrying case
• Charging station

Services

Small services at premises and major services sent to suppliers.

Replacements

• Pre-bent tubes
• Wax filters
• Remould

Tips for Maintaining Your Hearing Aids

• Handle your hearing aids with care
• Don’t immerse your hearing aid in water
• Store your hearing aids in a safe, dry space
• Regularly clean off earwax and replace the wax filter
• Take care of the batteries and change them frequently
• Schedule professional cleanings