Athens Oconee Audiology: Listening to your hearing needs

Hearing Aids/Assistive Technology

Several Factors to Consider when Choosing Amplification:

  1. Audiogram results
  2. Medical clearance/management as needed
  3. Perceived hearing handicap
  4. Lifestyle / listening environment(s)
  5. Patient profile (general health, vision, dexterity, age)
  6. Styles of hearing aids
  7. Digital circuit options
  8. Binaural advantage - We have two ears for a reason!
  9. Adjustment period - We hear with our brains!
  10. Trial period
  11. The expertise of the audiologist