Font Size:  HEARING TEST Take the Sleep Quiz Schedule an Appointment Providers Katie Anderson, AuD, CCC-A Sarah Bernacki, AuD Greer Bailey, AuD, CCC-A Jaren Bates, AuD Emily Boyd, AuD, CCC-A Thane Danneker, AuD Tyler Ellis, AuD, CCC-A Carolyn Franks, AuD, CCC-A Mark Gabrych, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA Kyndal Gray, AuD, CCC-A Courtney Hart, AuD Mary Lewis, AuD Allison Loehrke, AuD Heather Morrison, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA Jessy Noblitt, AuD, CCC-A Riley Garrone, AuD Beth Rosen, Au.D., CCC-A Jeremy Schwartz, AuD Kallie Telfer, AuD HEARING TESTS IN CHARLOTTE, NC Our audiologists and hearing specialists can administer a variety of hearing tests to measure hearing for frequency-specific tones and speech. Hearing tests are available for people of all ages. Various techniques may be used in this process depending on the age of the patient and their response to the testing. By using highly-calibrated state-of-the-art equipment, our audiologists are able to determine the type and severity of a person’s hearing loss. CALL 704-295-3300 TO SCHEDULE A HEARING TEST WHY DO YOU NEED A HEARING TEST? Most hearing loss can be helped through medication, surgery or amplification. An ear hearing evaluation is key to maintaining effective communication, ear and balance health and overall well-being. Our communication with family, friends, educators, and coworkers is an essential part of our day. Our success and happiness in all situations depends on great communication.Early identification of hearing loss or hearing disorders minimizes adverse effects. Only 29 percent of adults between the ages of 20-69 have had their hearing tested within the last five years. Bilateral hearing loss affects one in three adults over 65 years of age. Only arthritis and hypertension are more common chronic conditions for this age group. Hearing tests are available for people of any age. You should have a baseline audiogram completed if it’s been more than five years since your most recent screening, or if you suspect a recent change in your hearing, tinnitus, or balance. Typically, adults should have a hearing test every two to five years. You should also have a hearing test if you: Have sudden onset hearing loss, have your hearing tested as soon as possible. Have a known hearing loss or past ear surgery, have your hearing tested every one to two years. Have known family history of hearing loss Have known noise exposure Find yourself asking people to repeat or your family is noticing your difficulty hearing. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT MY HEARING EXAM APPOINTMENT? Discovery and Lifestyle Assessment We will first learn about your lifestyle and how you connect with your listening world. We want to understand how you communicate today and how you wish to communicate tomorrow. Diagnostic Evaluation and Explanation Once we have discovered your needs based on your lifestyle assessment, we will diagnose your current hearing health and explain the results of our comprehensive tests. Together we will identify the gap between where you’re at and where you want to be. Treatment Plan Recommendation and Fitting Your hearing care professional will then recommend a treatment plan to bridge the gap and reconnect you to your listening world. We will then schedule a fitting appointment where your devices will be customized using the latest verification protocols. Ongoing Patient Support and Satisfaction We are committed to the service satisfaction of every patient by providing you with excellent care for the duration of your treatment plan. Our ongoing support will ensure your needs are consistently met. WHAT TYPES OF HEARING EXAM DO I NEED? Basic diagnostic audiometry is used to measure hearing for frequency-specific tones and speech. Based on the age of the patient or their ability to respond, various techniques are utilized throughout the process. Additional measures allow us to determine the overall function and mobility of the middle ear. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR Test) Auditory Brainstem Response testing is useful in demonstrating the softest mid to high pitched sounds the hearing system can respond to. The test takes approximately one hour. Four electrodes are attached to the scalp and headphones placed in the ears. Clicking sounds are presented at various loudness levels and a response is measured on a computer. The response allows the audiologist to determine how efficiently sound is moving through the hearing system. Otoacoustic Emission (OAE Test) Otoacoustic emission testing evaluation is an evaluation of cochlear function (the sensory organ of hearing). OAE is a fairly new but very reliable test. A normal cochlea will emit an echo when a sound is presented. Earphones are placed in the ear canal and a clicking sound is presented in the ear. A computer monitors the ear for a response, which enables the audiologist to determine if the cochlea is functioning normally. An OAE evaluation takes approximately 30 minutes. Electronystagmography (ENG)/Videonystagmography (VNG) Electronystagmography evaluates the causes of dizziness, vertigo, or balance dysfunction. ENG is designed to test the function of several of the systems involved in keeping us steady and balanced. Use of electrodes or video goggles to measure and record eye movements allows for objective assessment of the oculomotor and vestibular system. COCHLEAR IMPLANT EVALUATIONS & REHABILITATION Cochlear implants are electronic devices surgically implanted in individuals who are deaf and can no longer benefit from conventional hearing aid technology. Thorough examinations by both an audiologist and physician can help to determine if a person is a qualified candidate for this type of procedure. CEENTA has audiologists in locations across North and South Carolina who can provide hearing tests using the most up-to-date technology in comfortable environments. CALL 704-295-3300 TO SCHEDULE A HEARING TEST BACK TO TOP HOME WHY CHOOSE CEENTA? PROVIDERS LOCATIONS SERVICES & CONDITIONS NEWS & BLOG SURGERY CENTER REFERRING PHYSICIANS FOR PATIENTS SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PATIENT EDUCATION & RESOURCES MY CEENTA CHART CONTACT US ONLINE BILL PAYMENT ONLINE OPTICAL SHOP RESEARCH TESTIMONIALS ESPANOL PRIVACY POLICY SITEMAP ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS CAREERS ALSO OF INTEREST: Pediatric Hearing & Audiology Why are hearing tests so important? Audiology and Hearing Aids © 2021 CEENTA. All Rights Reserved. | Website by E-dreamz.