Hearing Services

Your Hearing Health is Our Primary Concern. Whether you are referred by a Physician or you are investigating hearing aids, we recommend starting with a comprehensive hearing assessment. We identify the cause of your hearing difficulties and rule out serious health conditions. We explain the results and send a written report to your Physician if required.

VIDEO OTOSCOPY

An otoscope is used to examine the ear canal and eardrum. A video otoscope allows the client to see what the doctor sees. We sometimes use a video otoscope to show abnormalities inside the ear, such as a hole in the eardrum, inflammation, or infection. We may also use a video otoscope to take a digital picture of the eardrum to share with your doctor.physician.

Cerumen (Ear Wax) Removal

Cerumen, or earwax, serves an important function. But when it gets in the way of hearing or a hearing aid, it becomes necessary to have it removed. We typically use a vacuum system to remove wax from an ear canal. In some cases, it may be necessary to use a softening agent for a few days prior to removal.

Tympanometry

Tympanometry measures the flexibility of the eardrum. It is useful in identifying the origin of a hearing loss, diagnosing an ear infection, checking for tympanic perforations, and looking for other middle ear abnormalities.

Digital Audiometry

Audiometry is what most people think of as a “hearing test”. Earphones are placed on the patient’s head and he/she is asked to press a button any time they hear a beeping sound. A bone ossiclator is also used, which transmits sound directly to the inner ear. The results of this test are used to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment. Results are also used to estimate the degree of communicative impairment and in the development of a prescriptive hearing aid program.

Speech Audiometry

Speech audiometry evaluates the patient’s ability to hear speech at various levels and varying listening situations. Most audiologists test how quietly you understand speech as well as how accurately you can understand speech at a comfortably loud level. We also incorporate listening in noise tests. A Speech in Noise Test (SPIN) is one test we use to quantify a patient’s ability to hear in difficult listening situations. These results can then be used in the selection of hearing aid enhancements and programming.

We offer the following hearing services at the facility:

Hearing Tests for:

• Adults
• Pediatric
• Pre-employment
• WorkCover
• Baseline
• Subsequent Full Audiological Assessment
• Diving
• Medical

Hearing Aids:

• Fitting and programming
• Repair of Hearing Aids

Hearing Test Report:

• Report of results for you and your Physician

Hearing Protection:

• Musicians
• Industrial hearing Protection
• Swim Plugs
• Sleep Plugs

Following patient assessment and treatment recommendation, we give a 30-day trial period for hearing aids if required.. This gives patients enough time to decide if the recommended product works properly. Likewise, our experts go through different hearing devices and equipment carefully to find the right brand for the patient. We also offer assistive listening devices and infrared headsets for television. Patients can contact us for free consultation.

For more information on Harmony Hearing & Audiology services, feel free to contact our staff.