Certified Hearing
Professionals
Hearing
Your Journey to Better Hearing Starts Here
When to Check Your Hearing
Degrees of Hearing Loss
Types of Hearing Loss
Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss
Certified Hearing
Professionals
Hearing
Your Journey to Better Hearing Starts Here
When to Check Your Hearing
Degrees of Hearing Loss
Types of Hearing Loss
Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss
What Is Hearing Loss? Causes, Types & When to Seek Help
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects your ability to hear sounds clearly. It can be caused by aging, loud noise exposure, infections, or other medical conditions. Common signs include trouble following conversations, asking people to repeat themselves, or feeling like others are mumbling.
Types of Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss: Blockage or damage in the outer or middle ear.
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Inner ear or nerve damage.
- Mixed Hearing Loss: A combination of both types.
Early detection and treatment—such as hearing aids or medical care—can greatly improve your quality of life. If you notice any hearing difficulty, get your hearing tested by a professional.
Hearing
Understanding Hearing Health & Solutions
- Inability to hear sounds fully or partially in one or both ears.
- Can be mild, moderate, severe, or profound.
- Affects communication, safety, and quality of life.
- Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noise.
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
- Turning up the volume on TV or phone.
- Aging (presbycusis) and prolonged noise exposure.
- Infections, earwax blockage, or injury.
- Genetic factors or underlying medical conditions.
- Use of hearing aids or cochlear implants.
- Surgical procedures or medication (if medically treatable).
- Auditory therapy and rehabilitation.
- Sound waves enter the ear and vibrate the eardrum.
- Vibrations pass through middle ear bones to the inner ear.
- Inner ear converts them into signals sent to the brain.
- Hearing aids, cochlear implants, or assistive devices.
- Medical or surgical treatments when applicable.
- Lifestyle changes and auditory therapy.
- Struggle to hear conversations or everyday sounds.
- Need to increase volume on devices.
- Audiologist recommendation after hearing test.
- Caused by loud music, machinery, or explosions.
- Preventable with ear protection.
- Often permanent once damage occurs.
- Measures ability to hear different pitches and volumes.
- Conducted by audiologists in soundproof rooms.
- Helps determine type and level of hearing loss.
- Expert in diagnosing hearing and balance disorders.
- Performs hearing tests and recommends solutions.
- Provides fitting, adjustment, and support for hearing aids.
- Avoid loud noise and use ear protection.
- Treat ear infections and avoid inserting objects in ears.
- Get regular hearing check-ups.
- From bulky analog devices to tiny digital aids.
- Now include features like noise reduction and Bluetooth.
- More discreet, efficient, and user-friendly.
- Behind-the-Ear (BTE), In-the-Ear (ITE), In-the-Canal (ITC).
- Choice depends on degree of loss, comfort, and lifestyle.
- Rechargeable and wireless options available.
- Surgically implanted device for severe hearing loss.
- Bypasses damaged parts of ear to send sound to brain.
- Requires evaluation and rehabilitation.
- Power source for hearing aids.
- Available in sizes (10, 13, 312, 675) – color-coded.
- Disposable and rechargeable options.
- If your current one is outdated or underperforming.
- New models offer better clarity and comfort.
- Can improve your quality of life and confidence.
- Two aids offer better balance and sound direction.
- One may suffice for one-sided hearing loss.
- Audiologist can recommend based on test results.
- Better sound quality and background noise filtering.
- Bluetooth, app control, and rechargeable batteries.
- Smaller and more comfortable designs.
- Devices that amplify sound for hearing loss.
- Customizable based on hearing profile.
- Improve communication and reduce listening effort.
Most Ask
General Questions
Common signs include trouble understanding conversations, especially in noise, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, increasing device volume, and experiencing ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Visit an audiologist if you notice hearing difficulties, ear discomfort, or if you’re over 50. They can diagnose issues early and recommend the right solution.
No, depending on the cause, hearing loss may also be treated with medication, surgery, or cochlear implants. Hearing aids are just one of several effective options.
Hearing aids won’t restore natural hearing but will improve sound clarity and communication, helping you hear better in daily situations.
Avoid loud noise, use ear protection, keep volumes low, and get regular hearing checkups. Early care helps prevent long-term hearing damage.

