A hearing aid will not cure hearing loss. But, as our experiences have shown, a hearing aid can help you hear better. Some people go directly to an ear specialist for a more detailed examination of their ears and hearing. This is important to be sure your hearing loss is not caused by a condition that can be treated by medical or surgical means. The ear specialist should then refer you to an audiologist for a complete hearing evaluation.
Some people go directly to an audiologist.
Audiologists are highly educated and trained health care professionals qualified to do a through evaluation of your hearing. Based on the results of a professional evaluation, the audiologist may recommend a medical evaluation. They may also have state licensure which is a license to practice in a specific state. I got by most of my life without a hearing aid. But, I have to admit, once I got one, it opened up a whole new world for me.