How do I know if I have hearing loss?
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud ... » more

What are the most common hearing aid styles?
There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below:
ITE: In-The-Ear units are often the ... » more

What are the two levels of hearing aid technology?
The two levels of hearing aid technology are analog and digital.
1.  ANALOG technology has been around ... » more

What are ear impressions?
All custom made hearing aids and earmolds are made from a "cast" of the ear. The cast is referred ... » more

Why does my voice sound funny when I use my new hearing aids?
When you wear hearing aids for the first time, you’ll probably notice your voice sounds funny! You’ll hear your ... » more

How are ''Hearing'' and ''Vision'' related to effective ''Communication''?
To maximally communicate, you need to hear from both ears (binaural hearing) and you need to use your eyes ... » more

How do I determine the best physical fit of my hearing aids?
One concern with all new hearing aids is the physical fit. Hearing aids need to be comfortable, not too ... » more

What is ''background noise'' and how do I deal with it?
Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another.
There is no way ... » more