Hearing Care Services in Allen & Midlothian
Our expert staff at Allen Hearing Clinic provides services to those from newborn to over a hundred years old. These include basic behavioral tests and sophisticated computerized otoneurological evaluations. When appropriate, the latest digital hearing aids may be utilized to help compensate for hearing loss. Hearing care services are offered at our office locations in Allen and Midlothian, Texas.
Hearing Tests
If a hearing loss is suspected, an appointment with one of our certified Audiologists should be made for the purposes of testing and evaluation.
After the age of 50, a regular hearing test should be considered as important as one's yearly physical checkup.
Testing is painless, comfortable and safe. Basically, it consists of answering questions about your hearing health, recognizing everyday words at different volume levels, and identifying different sounds.
Your ability to hear each tone, or frequency, produces a unique hearing pattern which is recorded on an audiogram.
The test is completed in a sound booth using earphones and bone conduction oscillator. The Audiologist then uses the audiogram to determine the type and severity of hearing loss. These tests should help determine whether a hearing loss is best treated medically or with hearing aids.
This test is performed in both of our office locations, please call us for any additional information.
Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment
For patients suffering with tinnitus ("ringing in the ears") we offer several diagnostic tests and self-assessment surveys to determine the cause of the tinnitus and its psychological impact. Tests are performed to determine if the cause of the tinnitus is related to middle ear or inner ear problems as well as possible auditory nerve abnormalities. The tone or pitch of the tinnitus as well as its volume is also determined to help assess the best management option. These options may include dietary changes, medication review, masking devices, hearing aids, or Tinnitus Retraining therapy (TRT).
Dispensing of Digital Hearing Aids
We were first private practice in Allen, TX to dispense digital hearing aids back in 2000 and remain at the forefront of the latest technological improvements. All patients undergo a comprehensive hearing exam prior to receiving hearing aids to determine the cause and extent of the loss. A detailed case history is also completed. Once a patient becomes a candidate for hearing aids based upon their hearing handicap all options are discussed with the patient including style of the hearing instrument and technology level required to meet their communication goals. The hearing aids are then programmed to match their unique hearing loss. At this point every patient undergoes comprehensive instruction on how to listen again. Emphasis is placed on how the brain must relearn to focus on specific sounds that the individual wants to pay attention to and ignore irrelevant noises. All patients are also instructed on use and care of the hearing instruments and follow-up tests are performed to assure optimal programming of the aids.
Hearing Aid Checks and Servicing
The cornerstone of our customer service is the follow-up our patients receive once fit with hearing aids. Most patients initially require 3-4 office visits to understand how to once again listen and how to take care of their new hearing aids. Subsequent hearing aid adjustments or trouble shooting is always available at no charge for the life of the hearing instruments. In fact, most patients can be seen for hearing aid related problems the day they call. In addition, all patients receive our quarterly newsletter to keep them informed of the latest research into hearing disorders and technological improvements. Finally, all patients are scheduled for an annual hearing exam to retest their natural hearing and clean and check the hearing aids.
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
When a patient has a hearing loss sometimes an assistive listening device (ALD) is required in addition to or instead of a hearing aid. ALDs can be amplified telephones, TV enhancers, visual smoke and doorbell alarms and a variety of other items designed to keep the hearing impaired in touch with their environment. We have a number of these items in our office for demonstration where their benefits can be quickly observed. Because this technology is so quickly evolving we always have access to the latest information and can special order any ALD.
Hearing Screening for Infants
We are proud to be one of the certified sites in Texas for infant hearing evaluation. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and a highly trained staff we offer newborn hearing screening and follow-up as needed. We work closely with local pediatricians to determine if a hearing loss in an infant is present and the extent and cause of the impairment. When needed we also provide hearing aid counseling and fitting and have fit children as young as twenty days old.
Industrial hearing testing available on-site for small to mid size companies. All tests are administered by CAOHC-certified professionals and reviewed by doctor of Audiology.
Expect the employees to be off production line for only 20 minutes.
Documentation will be provided within 10 working days.
Recommendations on program development and OSHA/MSHA compliance will be provided along with education for each employee to include all components mandated by OSHA & MSHA. Custom and non-custom hearing protection available.
Ambient noise levels are continuously monitored within the testing area. Consults for area sampling to identify hazardous noise is recommended and may be scheduled. All equipment has current calibration and is verified on a daily basis to ensure quality hearing assessments for your employees. Retesting visits will be completed as necessary.
Annual notification for annual testing is routinely provided to each company.
For Scheduling, pricing and additional information:
Call Allen Hearing Clinic : Allen - (972) 439-1317. Midlothian - (972) 200-3140
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