Getting Your Hearing Tested Annually: Why It’s So Important
If you are like most people, you probably know how important it is to have an eye care exam at least once every other year, if not annually. What you probably don’t know is that you need to have your hearing checked regularly. This is especially true if you are middle-aged or older. At Wichita […]
Real Ear Measurement: What Is It and How Does It Help Hearing Aid Fittings?
The goal of hearing aid fittings is to ensure you can hear more clearly. Since everyone’s ears are different, the acoustic demands of each person vary from individual to individual. In fact, the same person can have two very differently shaped ear canals. In addition, your ears also hear differently! The right ear is typically […]
Does Hearing Loss Affect Cognitive Decline in Adults?
Hearing loss can be extremely frustrating both for those suffering from it as well as their loved ones. However, it appears to be a common effect of aging, with 40–50% of adults over 65 years having some sort of hearing impairment, with the number rising to 83% for adults above 70. This number makes hearing […]
Everything You Need to Know About Tinnitus
Do your ears constantly ring or hum? Do you experience phantom sounds that aren’t actually there? If the answer is yes, then you know exactly how awkward and annoying the sensation can be. You likely ignore the buzzing sound coming from deep within your ear canal the first time it happens and go about your […]
Does Golf Affect Hearing?
Hearing loss is a common problem for older people. But new research says that it can happen to people at a younger age, too. Hearing impairment often happens over time because of being exposed to really loud noises. But sudden, sharp, high-pitched noises can also damage hearing. These damages may happen because of big events […]
The Importance of Hearing With Both Ears
Different Types Of Loss People have hearing problems that manifest in different ways. Some people might only have trouble hearing from one ear, but others might have hearing problems that affect both ears. This is because when someone has a problem with one ear, they sometimes also have a problem with the other ear as […]
5 Common Tinnitus Myths
Tinnitus affects many people each year making them feel frustrated and sometimes even hopeless about a solution, often due to lack of understanding about its true nature. This article aims at correcting some common myths about this condition by providing accurate information on how Tinnitus develops for those living with it, outlining possible treatments available […]
The Value of Custom Hearing Aids in a One Size Fits All World
Custom Hearing Aids at WIchita Falls Hearing: If you’ve been to a hearing care provider recently, whether it be an audiologist, hearing instrument specialist, or anyone else, you might be under the impression that custom made hearing instruments are out of style, or no longer used in today’s world. The dominant style of hearing aid […]
How Hearing Loss Impacts Quality of Life
Hearing Loss Information at Wichita Falls Hearing: Hearing loss is a more common problem than many people think. In fact, it’s estimated that at least one in four people over the age of 65 experience some degree of hearing loss. For the grand majority of people with hearing loss, it can be treated effectively with […]
Are you tired of Not Hearing Well?
If you’re tired of asking people to repeat themselves or missing out on important conversations with friends and family… If you’re tired of feeling frustrated and self-conscious… If you’re tired of having trouble understanding- with or without hearing aids… Then let’s get you fixed up with new ones or try to improve the ones you […]