Zen Hearing is a full-service hearing healthcare practice that specializes in treating people with hearing loss and/or tinnitus. Our state-of-the-art facility is home to experienced, caring hearing professionals who will take the time to properly assess, diagnose and treat your unique hearing challenges.
Hearing is one of just five senses we have, and we believe it’s key to being connected, staying independent, and enhancing the quality of our life. That’s why hearing better is our one and only focus, and why we’re committed to helping you hear better today, tomorrow and long into the future.
Scheduling an Appointment: You'll need to schedule an appointment with a Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner or a hearing healthcare professional who specializes in hearing assessments.
Medical History: The Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner will begin by asking you about your medical history and any concerns or symptoms you have been experiencing related to your hearing. This information helps them understand your specific situation better.
Discussion of Hearing Issues: You'll have a conversation about your lifestyle, work environment, exposure to noise, and any other factors that may be relevant to your hearing health.
Physical Examination: The Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner may examine your ears using an otoscope to check for any visible abnormalities or blockages in the ear canal, such as earwax buildup or infections.
Pure Tone Audiometry: The primary test for assessing hearing is called pure tone audiometry. You will be seated in a soundproof booth and will wear headphones or earphones. You'll be asked to listen for tones of varying frequencies and indicate when you hear them by pressing a button or raising your hand. This test determines the softest sounds you can hear at different pitches or frequencies.
Speech Audiometry: This test assesses your ability to hear and understand speech. You will be asked to listen to recorded or live speech through headphones and repeat or respond to what you hear. This helps evaluate your ability to hear and comprehend speech in different environments.
Additional Tests: Depending on your specific needs and the results of the initial tests, the Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner may perform additional tests to gather more information. These may include tympanometry, which measures the movement of the eardrum, or otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing, which evaluates the functioning of the inner ear.
Discussion of Results: Once the testing is complete, the Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner will discuss the results with you. They will explain your hearing thresholds, any significant hearing loss, and its potential causes. If necessary, they may recommend treatment options, such as hearing aids or further medical evaluation.
Counseling and Recommendations: The Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner will provide guidance on managing your hearing health and offer recommendations tailored to your needs. This may include strategies for communication, hearing protection, or referrals to other specialists if underlying medical conditions are suspected.
Remember, the exact process may vary depending on the specific clinic and Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner. It's always a good idea to ask any questions you have beforehand to ensure you understand what to expect during the testing procedure.