Q: I heard about your office doing a hearing aid noise reduction study. Is this a real study or just a marketing gimmick? A: Admittedly, some hearing aid practices use fake “studies” to attract business. “We are looking for 30 people to try out a new hearing aid!” If the
Q: I have a constant ring in both ears, and I’ve been told by my doctor that there’s no way to treat it. Is this true? A: A sound that’s audible to you, but no one else is called tinnitus. Tinnitus is idiopathic, which means we don’t really know exactly
Q: I’ve noticed that some hearing aids cost significantly more than others. Why is this, and are higher-end hearing aids worth the extra investment? A: Manufacturers don’t design entry and mid-level hearing aids. They design the best product they can and then limit its features to create products that can
Q: My husband hasn’t been hearing like he used to. How do I know when it’s time to see an audiologist? A: The best time to see an audiologist is the moment you notice there may be a hearing issue. A lot of people mistakenly wait to see an audiologist
Q: My mother is visiting for the holidays, and her hearing aid won’t stop squealing. It doesn’t bother her much, but it’s driving everyone else crazy. Is this normal? A: The notorious squealing sound a hearing aid makes is called feedback. It’s caused by amplified sound coming out of the
Q: It seems like every few months, a new hearing aid comes out – making the old ones obsolete. How can I make sure the hearing aids I purchase will last me a long time? A: It’s true that the hearing industry has made huge advances during the past few
Q: I just saw a commercial for the new Lyric hearing device. How does it compare to other hearing aids? A: Lyric is an “extended wear” hearing aid. Unlike traditional “daily wear” hearing aids, it’s placed deep inside the ear canal and stays there for up to four months. That
Q: My father purchased hearing aids 15 years ago, and he rarely wears them. He says they make the background noises too loud. He doesn’t join in any conversations anymore, since he can’t hear us. I’d really like to have my dad back. Would new hearing aids work any better
Q: I think I need hearing aids, but I’m concerned I won’t like them. I don’t want to spend all that money and end up not wearing them. What can I do? A: That’s a valid (and very common) concern. First of all, I never tell patients they NEED hearing
Q: Why do some people love their hearing aids and other people seem to hate them? A: A patient’s level of satisfaction with their hearing aids depends on a number of different factors, including: type/degree of hearing loss, physical fit, appearance, level of technology, etc. It’s important that the patient