Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to recognize because of how slowly hearing loss typically advances. Although children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep track of your hearing health?
It’s important to have routine hearing exams, here are six reasons why:
- Spotting the Signs: Day-to-day situations can reveal potential hearing problems. Do you frequently need people to repeat themselves? Do you have a difficult time hearing in noisy environments? Are you constantly cranking up the volume on your TV? It’s time for you to get your hearing tested if you answered yes to most of these questions.
- Following Guidelines: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association advises hearing screenings every decade until age 50, and every three years after that.
- Family History Matters: If other family members have hearing issues, this is a good reason to schedule a hearing exam with us.
- Establishing a Baseline: We will use baselines, which will provide a frame of reference for further comparison to monitor changes to your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Problems, such as earwax accumulation, or noise-related hearing loss, can be identified early on by regular hearing tests, avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can sometimes point to inherent medical disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Treating these conditions may improve your hearing.
Getting answers
Your physical safety, emotional well-being, and social life are some of the far-reaching consequences of untreated hearing loss. Hearing aids can substantially improve your hearing and overall quality of life, allowing you to fully take part in conversations, enjoy social gatherings, and stay alert to important sounds in your environment.
Don’t miss out on the sound of a loved one’s voice, your grandchildren’s laughter, or an important work meeting.
Protect your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by making an appointment for a hearing test with us right away.