Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hearing loss?
Hearing loss can develop due to many factors. Some of the most common include age, loud noise exposure, ototoxic medications, head/ear trauma, and underlying health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. The first step in determining the cause of hearing loss is a hearing exam.
What is the lifespan of hearing aids?
Hearing aids have an average lifespan of anywhere between 3-7 years. The better you care for your devices the longer you can get out of them. Many people like to upgrade their hearing aids around the 3–5-year mark to take advantage of new technology and features.
Can tinnitus be treated?
While there is no one cure for tinnitus; there are many management options that can help alleviate your perception of tinnitus. Tinnitus itself is not a hearing disorder, but rather a symptom of another issue. Oftentimes, treating the issue causing the tinnitus can help alleviate the symptoms.
How do I know if I have hearing loss?
There are some common indicators that hearing loss is present, these can include sounds seeming muffled, high-pitched sounds being harder to hear, frequently asking others to repeat themselves, and difficulty hearing when there is background noise. To determine if you have hearing loss or not, the best option is to have your hearing tested.
Will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?
Hearing aids will improve hearing and understanding, but they unfortunately do not restore hearing to its normal state. Once you have hearing loss, there is no reversing it. But hearing aids can help by amplifying sound and enhancing clarity.
Can I buy hearing aids over the counter?
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are amplification devices that can be purchased without a prescription at a big box store. They are self-fit and designed for adults who have mild hearing loss in both ears.
The hearing aids we carry are medical devices regulated by the FDA. They are prescriptive and fine-tuned to your exact hearing needs based on the results of your audiogram. Our hearing aids are suitable for all degrees of hearing loss and come with continuous follow-up care.