Hearing Tests
At Kleckner Audiology, we offer thorough hearing testing services to accurately diagnose and address your hearing concerns. Our comprehensive evaluations include a detailed review of your medical history, a visual examination of your ears, and advanced audiometric tests to determine the type and severity of your hearing loss. By using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, we ensure precise results that guide us in creating personalized treatment plans. Whether you're experiencing mild hearing difficulties or significant hearing loss, our audiologists are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible hearing health.
Comprehensive Hearing Testing Services in Allentown, PA
At Kleckner Audiology, we understand the importance of precise hearing testing. Our meticulous multi-step process ensures that each patient receives personalized care, tailored to their unique hearing needs. By thoroughly assessing your hearing, we can provide the most effective treatment solutions to enhance your quality of life.
The Initial Consultation
When you visit us for a hearing test, we start by getting to know you. Understanding your lifestyle, occupation, and daily activities helps us gauge how your hearing loss affects your life. We recommend bringing a family member or friend to your appointment to provide additional insights into your hearing difficulties. This collaborative approach ensures that we fully understand your needs.
Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation
Our hearing evaluations are designed to be thorough and detailed, ensuring we leave no stone unturned in understanding your situation. Here's what to expect during your visit:
- Medical History Review: We begin by discussing your medical history, including any past injuries or medications that might affect your hearing.
- Visual Examination (Otoscopy): Using an otoscope, we examine your outer ear and ear canal to check for any blockages or issues such as earwax buildup or foreign objects. We also offer video otoscopy, allowing you to see inside your ears.
- Air Conduction Testing: This test takes place in a soundproof booth where you'll wear headphones or insert earphones. We play a series of tones at different frequencies and volumes to determine the softest sounds you can hear. This information is plotted on an audiogram.
- Bone Conduction Testing: A bone oscillator is placed behind your ear to send vibrations directly to your inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear. This test helps identify if your hearing loss is due to problems in the inner ear or elsewhere.
- Tympanometry: This test evaluates the condition of your outer and middle ear by pushing air into your ear canal and measuring eardrum movement. It helps us understand why there might be differences between air and bone conduction thresholds.
- Speech Reception Thresholds (SRTs): We present you with two-syllable words at decreasing volumes to find the softest level of speech you can understand.
- Word Recognition Testing: We use recorded one-syllable words at a comfortable volume to assess how well you can understand speech. High scores indicate better comprehension, which is crucial for effective hearing aid use.
- Speech in Noise (SIN) Testing: This test measures your ability to understand speech in noisy environments. By evaluating how well you can separate speech from background noise, we can better tailor your hearing aids to help you in challenging listening situations.
Personalized Treatment Plans
After completing the hearing evaluation, we discuss the results with you in detail, ensuring you understand your specific type of hearing loss and its implications. We believe in a person-centered care approach, where your input helps shape your treatment plan. Together, we decide on the best course of action to address your hearing needs.
Ongoing Care and Support
Hearing health is a journey, and our commitment to your well-being doesn't end with the initial fitting of your hearing aids. We schedule follow-up visits throughout the first year to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your devices. Our goal is to ensure you continue to hear your best, enjoying all the sounds of life.
Schedule Your Hearing Aid Testing Today
If you’re experiencing hearing difficulties, don’t wait to seek help. Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Our expert audiologists are here to provide you with the highest level of care and support, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment for your hearing loss.