The Pros and Cons of Common Hearing Aid Styles
Once your audiologist diagnoses you with hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. There are a wide variety of manufacturers, styles and colors to choose from, so the options can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, your audiologist is there to help you every step of the way. Below is an overview of the…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Tinnitus
One of the earliest signs of hearing loss is tinnitus, a condition marked by a phantom ringing, whistling, buzzing or hissing sound in the ear. The delicate hair cells in your inner ear, called stereocilia, are responsible for converting soundwaves into energy that the brain interprets as sound. If these hair cells become damaged, they…
Hearing Aids Vs. Cochlear Implants
While most cases of hearing loss are irreversible, they are also treatable. Today, we have more options for treating hearing loss than ever before. Two common options that audiologists recommend are hearing aids and cochlear implants. Below is an overview of the benefits of each. Learn more about what treatment option is right for you….
How to Listen to Music with Hearing Loss
Listening to music is one of the many experiences people with normal hearing take for granted. Many people with hearing loss can use hearing aids to enjoy music, but only recently did new hearing aids come out that were designed specifically for music listening. Why Hearing Aids Struggle Hearing aids are designed to improve your…
Prevent Your Next Hearing Aid Disaster
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are instrumental in helping you connect with others. As careful as you may be with them, accidents do happen. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do when they occur can help you stay safe and connected. Dropping Your Hearing Aid Outside Wearing a hat can protect…
What Hearing Aid Style is Right for Me?
About 20 percent of the population in South Carolina, and throughout the United States, suffers from impaired hearing. Nine out of 10 of those individuals will benefit from treatment with hearing aids. Factors to Consider When Choosing Hearing Aids Choosing a hearing aid may feel overwhelming. This isn’t surprising, given the vast number of different…
What Can Hearing Aids Do for Me?
Patients who have been diagnosed with hearing loss will most likely benefit from hearing aids. After all, nine out of 10 people with impaired hearing across the U.S. are treated with hearing aids. If you’re wondering exactly what hearing aids will do for you, the answer is simple: a lot! How Do Hearing Aids Work?…