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One of the most common phone calls that my hearing care clinic receives is: Do you provide professional ear wax removal? As Doctors of Audiology, we say yes. We not only provide ear wax removal services but that we also educate patients on the causes...
Hearing aids have evolved dramatically with major innovations improving sound quality, comfort, connectivity, and personalization over time. There is no single “best” hearing aid for everyone; the right device depends on your type and degree of hearing loss, lifestyle, dexterity, cosmetic preferences, and technology needs....
There are many hearing aid options available for today’s consumer. With such an array of available technologies, it can be difficult to know what style of hearing aids to choose. Several factors should be used when selecting hearing aids, such as your hearing loss, lifestyle,...
Ear protection for shooting is essential, even for a single shot. Gunfire reaches dangerously high noise levels that can cause permanent hearing loss or tinnitus instantly, making proper protection critical for every shooter. The right ear protection for shooting depends on your environment and needs....
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or buzzing in your ear, when there is in fact no external sound being produced. One of the most frustrating things about tinnitus is that as of this writing, there is no cure. Over 50 million Americans experience some...
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is when you hear a ringing in one or both of your ears. What makes tinnitus unique is that people who experience it are hearing a sound that is not produced by something external, like a firework, but from within, which...
Tinnitus is when you hear a ringing or buzzing in your ears, but the noise you hear isn’t caused by an external sound, it’s an elusive and confusing condition. For some, it lasts mere moments, and for others it’s a constant annoyance. And there are...
Automatic hearing aids adjust volume, microphones, and noise reduction without manual input. Advanced internal features help improve speech clarity, comfort, and safety in changing environments. An audiologist can customize which automatic features work best for your lifestyle and preferences. Hearing aids have come a long...
Walmart Hearing Aids Walmart offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing almost everything you could ever need under one roof and often at a great price. You can even purchase a hearing aid from the same store where you may purchase your weekly groceries. While this...
Have you ever felt like you could hear something, a buzzing or a ringing in your ears, but it’s a sound that’s coming from within, not from an external source? If the answer is yes, then you’ve experienced tinnitus. It’s a strange sensation and a...
Determining what hearing aid to purchase can be a difficult decision and depend on many factors including your lifestyle, hearing loss, and wants for connectivity and features. There are many manufacturers and styles on the market right now, so determining which one is the best...
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
Phonak Infinio Ultra and Ultra Sphere hearing aids represent the newest generation of Phonak’s advanced...
ReSound ENZO IA hearing aids are specifically designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing...
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids represent the latest advancement in Starkey’s line of intelligent hearing...
