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A comprehensive hearing test in Altamonte Springs
Our Hearing Aid Specialists evaluate your hearing and explain your results in detail. We’ll discuss what they mean for everyday communication and help you understand the next steps for your care.
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What happens during a hearing test
- Step 1
Consultation
We discuss your hearing history, overall health and the situations where hearing and communication are most difficult for you.
- Step 2
Ear exam
We examine your ear canals and eardrums with an otoscope to check for earwax or anything else that should be addressed before testing.
- Step 3
Hearing test
In our sound booth, you’ll complete a series of listening tests through headphones, including tones at different pitches and words presented in quiet and in background noise.
- Step 4
Your results
We review your audiogram, a chart of your hearing across different pitches, and explain what your results mean for everyday communication. If your hearing is within normal limits, we’ll tell you.
Pitch, loudness and speech
A hearing test measures the softest sounds you can hear at different pitches, typically ranging from low to high tones, in each ear.
Ours also measures how well you understand speech, both in quiet and in background noise, for a fuller picture of how you hear in everyday life.
Signs it may be time for a hearing test
- People seem to mumble, and you keep asking them to repeat themselves
- Conversations in restaurants or at family gatherings are hard to follow
- Others say the TV is too loud
- You hear a ringing, buzzing or humming that nobody else can
- It’s been a while since your last test, or you’ve never had one
Why the hearing test comes first
Your audiogram shows the degree and pattern of any hearing loss in each ear. Along with speech testing and the concerns you share, it helps guide recommendations for your care.
If hearing aids are recommended, your hearing test results help determine the prescriptive targets used to program them.
Before your visit
Have another question? Call our office, and we’ll be happy to help.
Is there a cost for the hearing test?
Most hearing evaluations are complimentary. Call our office for details and to confirm any costs that may apply to your appointment.
What should I bring?
Bring your insurance card if you have one, and your current hearing aids if you already wear them. Many patients also find it helpful to bring a family member or friend, since a second set of ears can help when we review your results.
What if it turns out to be earwax?
We check your ears before testing. If wax is blocking the canal, we’ll explain whether it can be removed safely in our office or whether a return visit or referral is needed. We can complete your hearing evaluation once any blockage affecting testing has been addressed.
What if I don’t need hearing aids?
Then we’ll tell you. Not every hearing concern calls for hearing aids, and our recommendations are based on your results. You’ll leave with a record of your hearing to compare against at future visits.
What happens after the test?
If your results show hearing loss, we’ll explain what it means for your communication and walk you through your treatment options, which may include hearing aids. You’re welcome to take the information home and decide when you’re ready.
We accept many insurance plans. Bring your insurance card, and we’ll check your benefits for you.
Schedule your hearing test
Book your hearing test online or call our office to schedule an appointment. Missed calls are returned within one business day.