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Our Audiologists would advise that all men and women over 60 should have a full hearing assessment regularly, as hearing can decline naturally from the age of 50+. Of course, anyone who is concerned about their hearing or having difficulties should arrange an Audiology Consultation.
The Full Audiology Hearing Health Examination will take approximately 45-60 minutes in our purpose built facility and is made up of four steps:
The Audiologist at Silver & Rose Opticians & Audiology will ask about your medical history, as well as your lifestyle and occupation. You will be asked about any hearing difficulties you may be experiencing if you have worn any hearing aids before and in what specific situations you would like to hear better.
An instrument called an Otoscope is used to look inside your ears, checking for any blockages or abnormalities of the eardrum and the ear canal. Should any conditions be discovered that are best addressed by your Doctor or a consultant we will refer you for further investigation.
A computerised audiometer is used to establish how well you can hear. By playing different tones at a set range of frequencies and volumes, we are able to determine your level of hearing.
It is extremely important that you fully understand the results of your comprehensive audiology examination and any implications. Therefore, we ensure that we take the necessary time to explain the results at the end of the appointment in an un-rushed comfortable environment. If your full Audiology health check for your hearing determines that a hearing loss is present, we will advise you of the most appropriate solution.
Our ability to hear can change for a number of reasons. It may be as simple as excessive ear wax or an infection, both of which can be easily treated. A long term change in hearing may be due to a number of factors, including:
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The most discreet hearing aids available, the entire hearing aid sits inside your ear canal, making it all but invisible. They use custom-made moulds of the inside of your ear, making them extremely comfortable and secure. They are best suited to people with a mild to moderate hearing loss.
Slightly larger than a CIC hearing aid, they are only visible to others looking at you from the side and are matched to your skin tone to help them blend in. A custom-made mould is used so the ITCs are extremely comfortable and secure. They are best suited to people with a mild to moderate hearing loss.
These hearing aids sit in the shell of the ear rather than the canal. They come in colours that blend in with your natural skin tone, and use a custom-made mould giving greater comfort and security. They are best suited to people with a mild to moderate hearing loss.
One of the most popular styles, they are small, discreet and come in a range of designs and colours, including ones that can match your skin tone. The body of the hearing aid sits behind the ear, while the speaker sits in the ear canal, making for a smoother, sharper, more natural sound. They are suitable for all levels of hearing loss, from mild to severe
These hearing aids go behind the ear but they are a significant improvement on the old NHS style BTE aid.
There is no-longer a tube that goes from the hearing aid to the ear. This has been replaced with a thin electrical wire as the loud speaker (otherwise termed ‘Receiver’) is placed in the Patient’s ear canal.
The result is a much improved sound quality and a better listening experience.
The best known style of hearing aid, they sit behind the ear. The sound is transmitted down a tube that connects to a custom-made mould inside the ear.
This design means it can provide a lot of power and handles moderate to severe hearing losses with ease, and is even suitable for people with a profound hearing loss.
Rehabilitation is a vital part of the process, as adjusting to the new and different sounds you are hearing may take time. When you first fitted with your hearing aids you may need to gradually build up the amount of time you wear them.
This is where our expert help and advice is essential.
You will be invited back to see us after a two-week period of adaption, and then again at four weeks.
We may want to fine tune or adapt the fit of your new aids if necessary
This adaptation period is perfectly normal.
Our objective is to obtain the best level of comfort and hearing that’s available to you.
Many of our patients appreciate the benefits of modern technology hearing devices. Like many areas of technology, Audiology is no exception in its advancement in providing more natural sound and cutting out background noises. Take sound advice from Silver and Rose Opticians and Audiology.
We are an independent practice that provides a full comprehensive non NHS Audiology service bringing you the latest and most advanced hearing technology available
At Silver and Rose Opticians and Audiology, you will receive an aftercare service that ensures you get the best out of your hearing aids. All our hearing instruments are warrantied for 5 years, for your continuing peace of mind.
Changes in your hearing don’t have to mean changes in your lifestyle!