Hearing Aid Consultations Assessments Service in Abilene, Texas

Our diagnostic hearing evaluation lets you understand your hearing loss's type, extent, and configuration. Our audioprosthologist will conduct a series of tests, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry. They will evaluate the sensitivity of your hearing and speech understanding and also check the functioning of your middle ear. This evaluation provides essential information for understanding your hearing capabilities and developing a customized treatment plan.

Speech-in-noise testing evaluates your ability to understand speech in challenging listening environments, such as crowded restaurants or noisy social gatherings. This assessment helps our audioprosthologist assess your speech discrimination skills and determine how well you can understand speech in real-life situations. By identifying any difficulties you may have in noisy environments, we can recommend appropriate hearing aids and technologies to improve your speech understanding.

We know that tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be distressing. It can impact your life negatively. We offer the opportunity to evaluate your condition in a detailed manner. We assess the pitch, loudness, and frequency of the sounds in how you receive them. Our audiologist will determine how much tinnitus has impacted your daily life and activities. Based on the assessment results, we can recommend various treatment options. We recommend sound therapy or tinnitus maskers. These are time-tested methods to help alleviate your tinnitus symptoms.

We provide specialized hearing assessments for infants and children of all ages. Our pediatric evaluations are conducted in a child-friendly environment using age-appropriate testing methods. These assessments include visual reinforcement audiometry, play audiometry, and conditioned play audiometry, allowing us to measure your child's hearing abilities accurately. Parents and guardians need equal guidance and support through their child's hearing and healthcare needs, and we are here for them. We offer every kind of assistance for you while your child is undergoing their assessment.

Sometimes ear-related problems cause bouts of dizziness, and you might have issues with your balance. If you experience balance problems or dizziness, we offer assessments to evaluate your vestibular system, which is crucial in maintaining balance. Our audioprosthologist use specialized tests, such as videonystagmography (VNG) and rotary chair testing, to assess the function of your inner ear and vestibular system. By identifying any underlying vestibular disorders, we can recommend appropriate treatments or referrals to specialists for further evaluation.