Dizziness
Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of instability, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States and affects an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70, it’s the top reason for a visit to the doctor’s office. What Are the Causes of Dizziness? …
Balance Testing
Diagnostic Balance Testing With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it’s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient’s suffering. Types…
Tinnitus Management
There is no universal cure for tinnitus, but treatment can help make it less of a distraction. The cure rates for pulsatile tinnitus are relatively high once your specialist identifies the problem. Unfortunately, in many cases, doctors cannot find the exact cause of tinnitus. However, you can often manage symptoms successfully through the use of hearing aids….
Phonak Hearing Aids
Since 1947, Phonak has been passionate about creating hearing solutions that change people’s lives, enabling them to thrive socially and emotionally. Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, the company is a pioneer in hearing loss solutions. They developed the first hearing aid to take advantage of Bluetooth® technology in 2003 and the first extended-wear hearing aid (Lyric) in…
Hearing Aid Repair & Service
Hearing aids provide many years of helpful service. However, regular exposure to a harsh environment means they will occasionally encounter problems. No matter how meticulous you are when it comes to hygiene, the ear canals inevitably attract dirt, moisture and earwax buildup — all of which can wreak havoc with the electronic components in your…
Hearing Aid Financing
Today’s amazingly advanced hearing aids may be small, but each instrument packs an incredible amount of technology into its tiny casing. More and more insurance companies offer coverage for hearing loss treatment; however, many patients are still responsible for financing part or all of their hearing aid purchases. At , our staff truly cares about…
Hearing Aid Fitting
When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, the selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your specific type of hearing loss. Counseling ensures that you have realistic expectations and is crucial for long-term…
Hearing Loss Testing
Informed Decision-Making Starts With A Hearing Test Determining whether or not hearing aids can help you hear a fuller world starts with a hearing test. Knowing the results of those tests gives you the power to make the decision that’s right for you. Why Have Your Hearing Tested? Untreated hearing loss can damage your physical…
Benefits of Hearing Aids
General Health There are 48 million people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. Of those people, only 20 percent who can benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wears them. It turns out, living with untreated hearing loss can do more damage than originally thought and those who seek treatment see improvements…
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. It typically begins in the early 20s, and is the leading cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults. What Causes Otosclerosis? The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from…