Audiology Associates of South Florida

How's Your Hearing? Hearing and Balance Hearing Instruments Assistive Listening Devices Complete Hearing Health Care©
How’s Your Hearing?
Do I have a problem hearing on the telephone? Do I have trouble hearing when there is noise in the background? Is it hard for me to follow a conversation when two or more people talk at once? Do many people I talk to seem to mumble or not speak clearly? Do I misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately? Do I often ask people to repeat themselves? Do people complain that I turn the TV volume up too high? Do I hear a ringing, roaring, or hissing sound a lot? Do some sounds seem too loud? Do I have trouble understanding the speech of women and children? If you answer "yes" to three or more of these questions, you could have a hearing problem and may need to have your hearing checked by a doctor. Contact us to make an appointment. Back to top
Hearing & Balance
If you are experiencing hearing or balance problems, we strongly recommend that you schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing to determine the cause and severity of the condition. Some hearing and balance problems may indicate the need for medical or surgical treatment, but most hearing losses can be treated with amplification (hearing aids or Assistive Listening Devices). Back to top
Hearing Instruments
Today’s digital instruments sound more natural and are more comfortable than ever before. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors and with a range of functions. We work with each patient to determine the most appropriate instrument for his or her diagnosis, lifestyle and budget. Our facilities are not contracted to dispense any particular brands, so patients can choose from a wide variety of manufacturers.
Receiver-In-the-Ear (RITE) and “Slim Tube” hearing devices are the most unobtrusive hearing instrument a person can wear. It keeps the ear canal open to reduce any plugged-up sensation. The appropriateness of this style hearing device is limited based on the degree of hearing loss.
Behind-The-Ear (BTE) instruments are appropriate for hearing losses from mild to profound. Directional microphones, multiple listening programs and a tele-coil for compatibility are available for these models. This style is best suited for pediatric patients and individuals with excessive moisture and accumulative cerumen (earwax).
A custom In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing instrument fills the outer portion of the ear and is appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses. Features can include directional microphones, multiple listening programs, and a tele-coil.
The In-The-Canal (ITC) style hearing instrument is a smaller model than the full-shell ITE and is appropriate for hearing losses from mild to moderately severe. Options are limited due to size restrictions. Good manual dexterity is more important for this style.
The Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) hearing instrument is almost invisible. If cosmetic appeal is important, many have found this to be the best device for them. The appropriateness of this style hearing instrument is limited based on a persons degree of hearing loss and manual dexterity. Back to top
Assistive Listening Devices	Back to top
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) can be used to help individuals with hearing loss function in certain environments. Some, such as FM systems, are used in conjunction with hearing instruments to help improve performance in difficult listening situations (restaurants, parties, etc.). Others, such as amplified alarm clocks, smoke detectors and doorbell signalling devices, are used alone. Ask us if ALDs could be right for you.
Complete Hearing Health Care©
We offer free follow-up services to protect your investment. Complete Hearing Health Care© is perhaps the most comprehensive hearing health care coverage plan on the market today.With your hearing instrument purchase you will receive: Batteries provided for the life of the hearing instrument(s). Quarterly cleaning and adjustments Yearly audiometric screenings Yearly hearing instrument evaluations First-year loss and damage insurance Two-year repair warranty Repair and loss and damage replacement renewal options Limited in-office repairs Back to top