If you are experiencing hearing loss, dizziness, or balance concerns, scheduling a professional evaluation is an important first step toward understanding your symptoms and improving your quality of life. At Lake Shore Audiology, our experienced staff and doctors of audiology provide comprehensive hearing and balance testing tailored to your individual needs.
Here is what you can expect during your appointment.
Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations
A diagnostic hearing evaluation helps assess your ability to hear and understand speech. During testing, you will listen to a series of low and high-frequency tones and words through headphones. You may also be asked to repeat words at different volumes.
These tests help your audiologist determine:
- Your level of hearing loss
- Your ability to understand speech in conversation
- Whether hearing aids or other treatment options may improve your hearing
The evaluation is painless, non-invasive, and designed to provide a complete picture of your hearing health.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Testing
Otoacoustic emission testing, commonly called OAE testing, evaluates how the outer hair cells in your inner ear are functioning. Healthy hair cells produce small sound responses that can be measured during the test.
This type of testing helps audiologists identify inner-ear function and can provide important information about hearing health.
Evaluations and Demonstrations of Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
Assistive listening devices, or ALDs, are designed to improve communication in everyday situations. These devices can be used with or without hearing aids to make listening easier and reduce the stress and fatigue that often come with hearing difficulties.
ALDs may help with:
- Hearing conversations in noisy environments
- Improving television and telephone sound
- Making alarms and alerts easier to hear
During your appointment, your audiologist can evaluate your needs and demonstrate devices that may benefit your lifestyle.
Vestibular Balance Testing
Vestibular balance testing evaluates symptoms such as dizziness, imbalance, or vertigo. These tests assess how the balance systems of the inner ear, brain, and body are functioning together.
The results help identify issues related to the central and peripheral vestibular systems and assist in determining the cause of balance-related symptoms.
Personalized Care for Your Hearing and Balance Health
At Lake Shore Audiology, we are committed to providing comprehensive evaluations and personalized care to help you better understand your hearing and balance health. Whether you are experiencing hearing difficulties, tinnitus, dizziness, or balance concerns, our team is here to help guide you toward the right solutions.
Contact Lake Shore Audiology today to schedule an evaluation. 716.674.4188.
