• Questions for Your Hearing Specialist
• What to Expect at Your Visit
• The Seven Hearing Tests
• Understanding Your Audiogram
• Picking Up Your Hearing Aids

What to Expect at Your Visit

1. Hearing Analysis

   Your hearing professional will perform a visual examination of your ear canal, evaluate your current hearing level, and diagnose the type of hearing loss you may have. An impression of your ear anatomy may also be made with putty to determine if certain styles (like invisible hearing aids) are appropriate.

2. Lifestyle Discussion

   You will be asked about the types of places (and sound environments) you frequent to determine the range of sound settings and technological features appropriate for your lifestyle.

3. Hearing Aid Options

   You will see the different hearing aids that are appropriate for your level of hearing loss as well as your preferences for size, color and invisibility.

4. Budget Discussion

   Your hearing professional will help you narrow down your choice of hearing instruments based on the investment you are comfortable making. You will also discuss insurance and/or financing options.