Sound Booth
Every office is equipped with soundproof booths and calibrated audiometers for accurate evaluations. The procedures for testing are strictly followed for every hearing test. Pure tone air, pure tone bone, speech reception, and speech discrimination test scores are all part of the standard protocol hearing test at Hear Again.

Video Otoscope The fiber optic video "otoscope" is usually our first procedure. Through the use of the latest technology, we conduct a fiber-optic video examination of your ears. We can display the ear canal and inner ear on a TV monitor. Any problem within the ear canal can be viewed "up close." If we identify a need for a client to see a physician, a referral form and personal letter will be sent to your physician. digital pictures of your ear can be printed if needed.

Establishing Expectations
Understanding Hearing Loss
The average person goes ten years with a progressive hearing loss, slowly withdrawing from social activities and events they once enjoyed.

Other people may notice your hearing loss more than you do. In a restaurant or group setting, background noise can leave you out of conversations; family and friends adapt by speaking louder or repeating; and others may exclude you due to prior frustration communicating with you.

Causes and Symptoms
There are many reasons for loss of hearing, ranging from heredity to aging, from accidents to excessive exposure to noise, and even some medications. Circumstances like these can seem uncontrollable, and they create much frustration. Your hearing can be improved through thorough evaluation, proper fitting and use of technology.

If you find yourself:

• straining to hear in noisy situations,
  
• unable to participate in conversations due to background noise,
  
• struggling to understand voices that don't seem clear,
  
• often asking others to repeat themselves,
  
• blaming others for not speaking clearly,
  
• hearing but not understanding,
  
• turning up the volume higher than others…
  

Now is a great time to take the step toward better hearing.

Initial Fitting Process
Once an initial evaluation is completed, we determine the best options for improved hearing based on a client's needs, expectations and the products available to address the hearing loss.
We custom fit each and every hearing aid and follow a well-planned schedule in order to achieve maximum results:

• The initial fitting, is always followed by 3 to 4 weekly visits. This is called the acclamation period during which we can make adjustments and modifications based on the client's input. Once you have been wearing the new aids in different environments, we can make changes to achieve the best hearing possible.
  
• Three-month Check-ups: We provide a thorough cleaning, batteries and a review of your satisfaction.
  
• 1 Year Follow-up: We ensure product performance, double check warranty information, offer extended care programs and conduct an annual hearing test, making changes to your hearing instrument as needed.