Audiology
We provide comprehensive services to evaluate and manage various hearing disorders. We at The Hills Clinic are dedicated to delivering personalized care and cutting-edge diagnostic tests to ensure optimal hearing health for our patients.
At our clinic, we offer a wide range of tests to accurately assess your hearing abilities and identify any underlying conditions.
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Video Otoscopy: Video otoscopy is a non-invasive test that allows our specialists to examine your ear canal and eardrum using a small camera. This helps us diagnose conditions like ear infections, wax buildup, or damage to the ear canal or eardrum.
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Pure tone Audiometry & Speech Audiometry: Pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry are hearing tests used to evaluate your ability to hear different tones and understand speech. During the test, you will wear headphones and respond to different sounds or words. These tests help us determine the type and severity of your hearing loss.
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Middle Ear Analysis: Middle ear analysis, is a series of tests that evaluate the functioning of your middle ear. These tests measure the movement of your eardrum in response to sound and the reflexive contractions of your middle ear muscles. They provide valuable information about conditions such as fluid in the middle ear or issues with the ear's pressure regulation.
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Otoacoustic Emissions: Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are sounds produced by the inner ear in response to sound stimulation. This test measures these emissions to assess the health of your inner ear, particularly the outer hair cells. It helps in identifying hearing loss and determining the cause of the impairment.
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Auditory Evoked Potentials: Auditory evoked potentials (AEP) are tests that measure the electrical activity in the auditory pathway in response to sound stimuli. These tests provide valuable information about the functioning of the auditory system, from the ear to the brain. They can help diagnose hearing disorders, assess hearing sensitivity in infants or individuals who cannot provide reliable responses, and monitor neurological conditions affecting the auditory system.
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Tinnitus: Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears or head without an external source. We offer evaluations and consultations for tinnitus, where we assess the severity and impact of tinnitus on your daily life and provide personalized management strategies to help alleviate the symptoms.
When you visit our clinic, you can trust that our audiologists will use their expertise and the latest technology to provide a thorough evaluation of your hearing health. Our goal is to improve your quality of life by enhancing your ability to communicate and enjoy the sounds of the world around you. Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive audiology evaluation and take the first step towards better hearing and well-being.