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Hearing Tests & Assessments for Adults

Hearing tests can be done for a variety of reasons. We frame our appointments based on our Patient’s needs, so that they get the most appropriate assessment and benefit from the right amount of testing and counselling. We also offer hearing assessments for Children. Employment Hearing Test This appointment is for Patients who require a hearing test for a work application. Ex: Pilots, RCMP, etc. This appointment includes the completion of all required documents and reports. Medical Hearing Assessment This appointment is meant for Patients who experience ear-level symptoms such as pressure, blockage or pain in their ears, and also experience hearing difficulties possibly due to these symptoms. This would also be for a Patient who needs a hearing assessment before seeing an Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist, and/or to rule out any other medical conditions. This appointment includes a thorough medical report for your Physician or Specialist, if required. Hearing Assessment for Hearing Diff

Getting Hearing Aids Is Not Like Getting Glasses

  With the Proper Fit and Adjustments, Hearing Aids Can Vastly Improve Hearing When you first get  hearing aids in Ottawa , you may feel excited to finally hear everything you’ve been missing. If you wear glasses, you know how easy it is to simply slip them on in the morning or when you need help reading. They require little care besides occasional cleaning and proper storage to avoid scratches. With hearing aids, you may sometimes need to get them adjusted or reprogrammed, especially if your hearing changes, to make sure you are benefiting from them as much as possible. Compare Hearing Aids to Glasses The Audiologists at Echo Audiology have put together the following points to consider when comparing hearing aids to glasses: Hearing aids typically won’t fully restore your hearing loss.  With the right glasses, many people can achieve 20/20 vision.  Hearing aids in Orleans  can restore clarity and help you perceive sound at a higher level. Hearing aids require adjustments.  There are n