Hearing loss comes in various forms – it might occur gradually (for example, due to aging) or all of a sudden (as the result of an accident or trauma). Hearing loss may range between mild episodes of not hearing conversations properly to severe periods of being unable to hear at all, and can be either […]
Tinnitus (“TIN-a-tus” or “Tin-EYE-tus”) is the medical term for the sensation of hearing sound in your ears when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus is a subjective noise, meaning only the sufferer can hear it. Typically, suffers describe the sound as “ringing in ears,” though others describe it as hissing, buzzing, whistling, […]
An estimated 20% of all Americans have some form of hearing loss, however, there is one portion of the population in which that percentage is significantly higher – veterans, especially those who have served in war zones. Hearing loss and tinnitus have become the most common service-related disabilities among troops who served in Afghanistan and […]
Hearing loss impacts people of every age. In fact, for every 1,000 babies born, 2 to 3 will be deaf or have some type of hearing impairment according to the National Institutes of Health. During childhood, hearing loss may arise from injury, disease, exposure to loud noises, or physical abnormalities in the ear. Whatever the […]
Were you aware that scientists have yet to find a vertebrate species on Earth which cannot hear? That is in contrast to a considerable number of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals that are sightless. However, doesn’t necessarily require ears to hear. Sounds waves – which are nothing more than vibrations in the air – can […]
Our patients oftentimes ask us why they seem to have significantly greater difficulty hearing in busy rooms than in other situations. When they are talking to people one-on-one, or in small groups of people there is no problem, and they seem to hear just fine. But in a crowd, such as a noisy party or […]
You only have two ears, and although there are tons of devices to help amplify sound if you start to lose your hearing, the better strategy is to protect it in the first place. Just as you protect your eyes from exposure to harsh chemicals or bright light that may damage them, you should also […]
Introducing an invisible* hearing aid you can afford. $750 EACH. We would like to tell you about a new option that’s invisible AND affordable. AMP is a new kind of hearing aid that sits invisibly in your ear canal. It’s perfect for first-time users and works with many levels of hearing loss. If you’ve been […]
Even if you’re not familiar with the word tinnitus, you may have experienced the condition before. It’s the sensation of hearing a ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears, even when there is no corresponding sound occurring in real life. An estimated 20% of people at least periodically experience tinnitus. In severe cases, […]
Starkey’s line of CIC devices provide you with quality sound at a reasonable price. Two of the CIC hearing instruments available from Starkey include the moderate to severe hearing loss range. THE WI SERIES: Was titled as such due to its wireless and wi-fi capabilities. This CIC option not only promotes the patient hearing considerably […]
