Hearing Assessments
At Southsea Ear Clinic, we believe that your hearing health is integral to your overall well-being and quality of life. That’s why we’re thrilled to expand our services to include comprehensive hearing assessments.
Whether you’re experiencing changes in your hearing or simply maintaining your ear health, a hearing assessment is the first step to hearing more clearly again.
Expert Personalised Care
Guided by our highly experienced audiologist, Becky Guarracino, you’ll be walked through a thorough, yet comfortable process that prioritizes your comfort and understanding. With our state-of-the-art equipment and personalised approach, we’re committed to helping you navigate your hearing journey with confidence and ease. Let us help you with preserving and enhancing the sounds of your life.
Hearing Tests
We offer 2 types of hearing assessment:
Hearing Test
(30 mins) £45
Full Hearing Assessment
(90 mins) £75 - this will be refunded against the purchase of hearing aids
Hearing Test: (30mins) £45
What to expect:
- Introduction and Discussion: You will meet with your audiologist who will explain the hearing test process. You will be asked about your ear health history and any specific hearing concerns you may have.
- Video Otoscopy:The audiologist will use a video otoscope to examine the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum to check for any visible issues, such as earwax blockages or abnormalities. You will also be able to view this on the iPad if you would like.
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: You will be seated in a quiet room, and you will wear headphones connected to an audiometer. The audiologist will present a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes, and you will be asked to indicate when you hear each tone by pressing a button.
- Test Results and Discussion: Once the test is completed, the audiologist will review the results with you. They will explain the audiogram, which is a graphical representation of your hearing sensitivity, and discuss any hearing loss or concerns identified. They may also address potential causes, treatment options, and recommendations for further evaluation or intervention if necessary.
Full Hearing Assessment: (90 mins) £75
What to expect:
- Introduction and Discussion: You will meet with your audiologist who will explain the hearing test process. They will typically begin by discussing your ear health history, any specific hearing concerns you may have, your lifestyle and hearing needs and any questions you'd like to address.
- Video Otoscopy: The audiologist will use a video otoscope to examine the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum to check for any visible issues, such as earwax blockages or abnormalities. You will also be able to view this on the iPad if you would like. If you do have ear wax that might be affecting your hearing this will be removed via microsuction before the hearing test (if you suspect you might have wax please use olive oil drops/spray for 3 days prior to the appointment)
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: The primary part of a hearing test is pure-tone audiometry. You will be seated in a quiet room, and you will wear headphones connected to an audiometer. The audiologist will present a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes, and you will be asked to indicate when you hear each tone by pressing a button. In addition to pure-tone audiometry, the audiologist may perform other tests as needed such as tympanometry, which assesses the movement and function of the eardrum and middle ear.
- Speech Audiometry: Occasionally, in addition to pure-tone testing, the audiologist may perform speech audiometry. This involves listening to and repeating words or sentences at different volumes to assess your ability to understand speech.
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Additional Tests (if needed): Depending on your specific needs and concerns, the audiologist may conduct additional tests to evaluate other aspects of your hearing, such as:
- Tympanometry: Assessing the movement and function of the eardrum and middle ear.
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: Measuring the sounds produced by the inner ear in response to sound stimuli. - Test Results and Discussion: Once the tests are completed, the audiologist will review the results with you. They will explain the audiogram, which is a graphical representation of your hearing sensitivity, and discuss any hearing loss or concerns identified. They may also address potential causes, treatment options, and recommendations for further evaluation or intervention if necessary.
- Discussion of Hearing Solutions: If hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will discuss appropriate hearing solutions, such as hearing aids and accessories, tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. They will explain the available options, features, and benefits and answer any questions you may have. This could include a live demo of hearing aids to get an idea of how they sound.
- If you decide to proceed with hearing aids, your audiologist will provide expert guidance on selecting the most suitable ones for your specific hearing loss, lifestyle and desired type. You can choose from a range of colours and styles allowing you to opt for a discreet blend-in hearing aid or a more vibrant statement style and colour. Rest assured, there is an abundance of options available to suit you.
Hearing Test: (30mins) £45
What to expect:
- Introduction and Discussion: You will meet with your audiologist who will guide you through the hearing test process. They will ask you about your ear health history and any specific hearing concerns you may have.
- Otoscopy: The audiologist will examine your ears using an otoscope. This handheld instrument allows them to visually inspect the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum to check for any visible issues, such as earwax blockages or abnormalities.
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: You will be seated in a quiet room, and you will wear headphones connected to an audiometer. The audiologist will present a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes, and you will be asked to indicate when you hear each tone by pressing a button.
- Test Results and Discussion: Once the test is completed, the audiologist will review the results with you. They will explain the audiogram, which is a graphical representation of your hearing sensitivity, and discuss any hearing loss or concerns identified. They may also address potential causes, treatment options, and recommendations for further evaluation or intervention if necessary.
Full Hearing Assessment: (90 mins) £75
What to expect:
- Introduction and Discussion: You will meet with your audiologist who will guide you through the hearing test process. They will typically begin by discussing your ear health history, any specific hearing concerns you may have, your lifestyle and hearing needs and any questions you'd like to address.
- Otoscopy: The audiologist will examine your ears using an otoscope. This handheld instrument allows them to visually inspect the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum to check for any visible issues, such as earwax blockages or abnormalities. If you do have ear wax that might be affecting your hearing this will be removed via microsuction before the hearing test.
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: The primary part of a hearing test is pure-tone audiometry. You will be seated in a quiet room, and you will wear headphones connected to an audiometer. The audiologist will present a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes, and you will be asked to indicate when you hear each tone by pressing a button.
- Speech Audiometry: Occasionally, in addition to pure-tone testing, the audiologist may perform speech audiometry. This involves listening to and repeating words or sentences at different volumes to assess your ability to understand speech.
-
Additional Tests (if needed): Depending on your specific needs and concerns, the audiologist may conduct additional tests to evaluate other aspects of your hearing, such as:
- Tympanometry: Assessing the movement and function of the eardrum and middle ear.
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: Measuring the sounds produced by the inner ear in response to sound stimuli. - Test Results and Discussion: Once the tests are completed, the audiologist will review the results with you. They will explain the audiogram, which is a graphical representation of your hearing sensitivity, and discuss any hearing loss or concerns identified. They may also address potential causes, treatment options, and recommendations for further evaluation or intervention if necessary.
- Discussion of Hearing Solutions: If hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will discuss appropriate hearing solutions, such as hearing aids or assistive listening devices, tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. They will explain the available options, features, and benefits and answer any questions you may have. This could include a live demo of hearing aids to get an idea of how they sound.
- If you decide to proceed with hearing aids, your audiologist will provide expert guidance on selecting the most suitable ones for your specific hearing loss. They will assist you in determining the appropriate level of technology and style that best meets your preferences. This includes offering a range of colours for you to choose from, allowing you to opt for a discreet blend-in style or a more vibrant statement colour. Rest assured, there is an abundance of options available to cater to your individual taste and preference.
