What Happens at a Hearing Assessment?

A Warm Welcome

After a warm greeting, it will start by getting to know you better so we can fully understand why you’ve decided to have your hearing tested and what early signs you experienced before your visit. Whether you’re here because family, friends, or coworkers urged you to seek help, you feel like you’re missing out on conversations, or you’re experiencing ringing in your ears, we want to hear your story. Feel free to ask questions and express any concerns so you can feel comfortable with us.

Physical Examination of Your Ears

We’ll examine your ears to ensure they are healthy, checking for any blockages in the ear canal and verifying that there are no structural issues with your eardrum. Some patients discover their hearing issues are temporary and related to factors like inflammation, foreign objects, growths, or earwax blockages. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss early is crucial, and scheduling a hearing test is the first step toward better hearing health.

Hearing Tests

For the main hearing tests, you will be seated in a soundproof booth and fitted with headphones. You will respond to tones at different pitches and volumes by pressing a button. We will also test your ability to hear spoken words, asking you to repeat what you hear. To simulate real-world conditions, we will add various types of background noise at different volume levels. Our goal is to determine what you can and cannot hear.

Reviewing Your Results

Unlike many healthcare tests, you won’t have to wait for the results. As soon as we finish, we will review your results with you, presented on an Audiogram. This graph visually illustrates your hearing strengths and the areas where you struggle. We’ll explain each part to you and then develop a plan together to help you hear better.

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What Happens at a Hearing Assessment?

A Warm Welcome

After a warm greeting, it will start by getting to know you better so we can fully understand why you’ve decided to have your hearing tested and what early signs you experienced before your visit. Whether you’re here because family, friends, or coworkers urged you to seek help, you feel like you’re missing out on conversations, or you’re experiencing ringing in your ears, we want to hear your story. Feel free to ask questions and express any concerns so you can feel comfortable with us.

Physical Examination of Your Ears

We’ll examine your ears to ensure they are healthy, checking for any blockages in the ear canal and verifying that there are no structural issues with your eardrum. Some patients discover their hearing issues are temporary and related to factors like inflammation, foreign objects, growths, or earwax blockages. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss early is crucial, and scheduling a hearing test is the first step toward better hearing health.

Hearing Tests

For the main hearing tests, you will be seated in a soundproof booth and fitted with headphones. You will respond to tones at different pitches and volumes by pressing a button. We will also test your ability to hear spoken words, asking you to repeat what you hear. To simulate real-world conditions, we will add various types of background noise at different volume levels. Our goal is to determine what you can and cannot hear.

Reviewing Your Results

Unlike many healthcare tests, you won’t have to wait for the results. As soon as we finish, we will review your results with you, presented on an Audiogram. This graph visually illustrates your hearing strengths and the areas where you struggle. We’ll explain each part to you and then develop a plan together to help you hear better.

Speak to an Expert

What Happens at a Hearing Assessment?

A Warm Welcome

After a warm greeting, it will start by getting to know you better so we can fully understand why you’ve decided to have your hearing tested and what early signs you experienced before your visit. Whether you’re here because family, friends, or coworkers urged you to seek help, you feel like you’re missing out on conversations, or you’re experiencing ringing in your ears, we want to hear your story. Feel free to ask questions and express any concerns so you can feel comfortable with us.

Physical Examination of Your Ears

We’ll examine your ears to ensure they are healthy, checking for any blockages in the ear canal and verifying that there are no structural issues with your eardrum. Some patients discover their hearing issues are temporary and related to factors like inflammation, foreign objects, growths, or earwax blockages. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss early is crucial, and scheduling a hearing test is the first step toward better hearing health.

Hearing Tests

For the main hearing tests, you will be seated in a soundproof booth and fitted with headphones. You will respond to tones at different pitches and volumes by pressing a button. We will also test your ability to hear spoken words, asking you to repeat what you hear. To simulate real-world conditions, we will add various types of background noise at different volume levels. Our goal is to determine what you can and cannot hear.

Reviewing Your Results

Unlike many healthcare tests, you won’t have to wait for the results. As soon as we finish, we will review your results with you, presented on an Audiogram. This graph visually illustrates your hearing strengths and the areas where you struggle. We’ll explain each part to you and then develop a plan together to help you hear better.

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What Our Patients Have To Say

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He shares, “In 1997, I applied to McMaster University and visited an audiologist, knowing I would have challenges with the audio in a classroom.
George C.
Jordan came to The Ear Depot after experiencing a full loss of hearing.
Jordan M.
She recalls, "Shortly after receiving a tetanus shot, I had headaches and loss of hearing in one ear."
Sue F.
He shares, “I was 7 years old, and my grade 2 teacher observed I appeared ‘slow’ when responding to interactions in class. Thankfully,
John C.
When Elaine first noticed she was having difficulty hearing, she opted to ignore the signs and not seek help.
Elaine E.
Max visited The Ear Depot because he was suffering from clogged ears. He says the team was “friendly” throughout his appointment.
Max
He recalls, “My family and people at work would always have to say things two or three times before I could hear it properly.
Lane D.

What Our Patients Have To Say

Read All

He shares, “In 1997, I applied to McMaster University and visited an audiologist, knowing I would have challenges with the audio in a classroom.
George C.
Jordan came to The Ear Depot after experiencing a full loss of hearing.
Jordan M.
She recalls, "Shortly after receiving a tetanus shot, I had headaches and loss of hearing in one ear."
Sue F.
He shares, “I was 7 years old, and my grade 2 teacher observed I appeared ‘slow’ when responding to interactions in class. Thankfully,
John C.
When Elaine first noticed she was having difficulty hearing, she opted to ignore the signs and not seek help.
Elaine E.
Max visited The Ear Depot because he was suffering from clogged ears. He says the team was “friendly” throughout his appointment.
Max
He recalls, “My family and people at work would always have to say things two or three times before I could hear it properly.
Lane D.

What Our Patients Have To Say

Read All

He shares, “In 1997, I applied to McMaster University and visited an audiologist, knowing I would have challenges with the audio in a classroom.
George C.
Jordan came to The Ear Depot after experiencing a full loss of hearing.
Jordan M.
She recalls, "Shortly after receiving a tetanus shot, I had headaches and loss of hearing in one ear."
Sue F.
He shares, “I was 7 years old, and my grade 2 teacher observed I appeared ‘slow’ when responding to interactions in class. Thankfully,
John C.
When Elaine first noticed she was having difficulty hearing, she opted to ignore the signs and not seek help.
Elaine E.
Max visited The Ear Depot because he was suffering from clogged ears. He says the team was “friendly” throughout his appointment.
Max
He recalls, “My family and people at work would always have to say things two or three times before I could hear it properly.
Lane D.

Schedule Your Hearing Assessment

Your hearing is important for a hundred different reasons. As your body ages, some parts feel the onset of time more than others, and your ears are an excellent example.

If you are experiencing any hearing difficulties or simply want to check your hearing health, schedule a comprehensive hearing assessment with us today. Simply fill out the form, and one of our outstanding team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Peterborough

1 (705) 749-0707

236 Parkhill Rd. E., Peterborough
Ontario K9H 1R2

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Marmora

1 (613) 472-6134

31 Forsyth Street, Marmora
Ontario K0K 2M0

Mon – Thu: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Peterborough

Marmora

Schedule Your Hearing Assessment

Your hearing is important for a hundred different reasons. As your body ages, some parts feel the onset of time more than others, and your ears are an excellent example.

If you are experiencing any hearing difficulties or simply want to check your hearing health, schedule a comprehensive hearing assessment with us today. Simply fill out the form, and one of our outstanding team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Peterborough

1 (705) 749-0707

236 Parkhill Rd. E., Peterborough
Ontario K9H 1R2

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Marmora

1 (613) 472-6134

31 Forsyth Street, Marmora
Ontario K0K 2M0

Mon – Thu: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Peterborough

Marmora

Schedule Your Hearing Assessment

Your hearing is important for a hundred different reasons. As your body ages, some parts feel the onset of time more than others, and your ears are an excellent example.

If you are experiencing any hearing difficulties or simply want to check your hearing health, schedule a comprehensive hearing assessment with us today. Simply fill out the form, and one of our outstanding team will be in touch as soon as possible.