HEARING HEALTH
Book A Free Hearing Test
Our FREE Hearing Health checks are available at all Earful Clinics, where we will assess your hearing and answer any concerns.
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YOUR HEARING
6 Signs you need a hearing test
1. Following conversations is difficult
​You have difficulty following group conversations (or when there's background noise)
4. Difficulty locating sounds
You have difficulty identifying where sounds are coming from
2. Phone conversations are unclear
​You have trouble following phone conversations. You often have to ask people to repeat what they've just said
5. Signs of tinnitus
​You experience ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears (tinnitus)
3. People sound like they're mumbling
You often ask people to repeat themselves. Sounds seem unclear, or people sound like they're mumbling
6. TV is difficult to hear
​Your friends and family say you have the TV too loud
"71% of people wish they'd taken action sooner on hearing loss"
Whatever your requirements are, we'll support you along your journey using our expert advice to assist your hearing development.
We're passionate about hearing related care, working collaboratively with the latest clinical research enhancing your hearing development.
"Adults with hearing loss have a higher risk for Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders"
Along the way, we'll offer our expert advice and extensive aftercare package to ensure your have the support you need, whenever you need it.
Don't delay, book your hearing test at Earful
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Experts in hearing care
​Our certified hearing care experts conduct in-depth, no-obligation hearing tests with same-day results.
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Quality hearing aid solutions
We offer a selection of the latest digital hearing aids from multiple award-winning brands. View hearing aids
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Aftercare
​As an Earful client you are entitled to free adjustments, cleaning and repair services.
Our FREE Hearing Test Service
Comprehensive Ear Health Check
We will thoroughly investigate the inside of your ear canals including the ear drum and surrounding skin conditions.
Hearing Care
Using a number of techniques and the latest technology we will tailor your hearing care to your individual needs.
Clinic/Home
We want to ensure we’re accessible to everyone! Come and visit us at our clinic or we can come to your home for convenience.
Specialists
Our team are experienced specialists, we’ll ensure you receive the best treatment as per your medical condition.
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How we do it
Our expert audiologist will test your ears by playing sounds at different pitches through a pair of headphones and asking you to press a button every time you hear a sound.
They will then ask you to wear a special headband that will test how well you hear sounds through vibrations.
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We will then examine the health of your ear canals and ear drums, ensuring that sound has a clear pathway through your ears, you can even see the inside of your ear on a small screen.
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If you need to wear a hearing aid, your audiologist will talk you through all the options that might be suitable for you.
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What happens at a hearing test
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Bring someone with you
Part of your hearing test involves checking how well you recognise a familiar voice. So we recommend bringing a friend or relative along with you, if possible.
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Physical ear exam
Our hearing care expert will check your ears to understand if there are medical explanations for your hearing loss.
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Discuss your test results
Our hearing care expert will explain your test reulsts to you and if hearing aids would be beneficial to you.
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Discuss your hearing concerns
Our hearing care expert will talk through any hearing concerns, your medical history and lifestyle factors that may impact your hearing.
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Hearing Assessment
This includes a series of tests – such as tone, speech and word tests, using headphones.
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Before, during and after your hearing test
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Before - Prepare for your hearing test
Before you come for your hearing test, it'll be helpful to think about the following: 1. Make a list of the symptoms you’re experiencing 2. Write down any questions you want to ask your hearing care expert 3. Make a list of illnesses and surgeries you have had 4. Think of a family member or friend you could ask to come with you 5. In case you're interested, you can look into hearing aid types 6. Check your health insurance policy to see how you can cover the cost, and look at our hearing aid financing page 7. Reschedule your appointment if you become sick or can't attend
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During your hearing test - what to expect
During the hearing test, one of our hearing care experts will take a look inside your ears using an otoscope. This instrument is designed to see whether you have any obstructions or ear infections that might be temporarily affecting your ability to hear properly. In many cases, hearing loss issues are simply a build-up of too much ear wax. You'll then be asked to listen to several sounds, usually a series of beeps, set at different frequencies. This is to find out whether you have trouble hearing certain types of sounds. This part of the hearing test is known as 'audiometry’. You may then be presented with a list of words, which will be read out to you, and which you will then be asked to repeat. This part of the hearing test is known as the ‘Familiar Voice Test’, and this is when we will ask your friend or family member to take part in the testing, so that we can assess how well you understand a familiar voice.
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After your hearing test - what happens next?
The results from your hearing evaluation will be shared with you and recorded on an audiogram. This is a graph that shows your hearing thresholds for different frequencies. Your results will tell us if you have an audible hearing loss or not. Based on the hearing test, our experts will provide recommendations on next steps and what hearing care solutions might be right for you. If your results show that you have a hearing loss, our expert will recommend a form of hearing loss treatment. If the treatment involves hearing aids, you'll have the opportunity to see and test different types of hearing aids, depending on your hearing loss and lifestyle. If you decide that you would like to get a hearing aid, a separate appointment will then be booked to fit your hearing aids and help you get used to them.
