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Hearing Assessment

Adult hearing assessment

Adult Assessment

1 hour

  • We take a detailed history of your hearing and ear health
  • Pure-tone audiometry.
  • Middle-ear function test.
  • Speech audiometry (in quiet and in noise if necessary).
  • Detailed discussion of results tailored to your history and individual circumstances.
  • Recommendation of appropriate follow-up and/or management (if required).
  • Written report back to your referrer, yourself and any other 3rd party requested.
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Adult Hearing Assessment

As an adult, you should complete a hearing assessment in the following situations:

Routine Checkups

It’s recommended to have your hearing checked every 3 to 5 years, especially after the age of 50, even if you don’t notice any issues.

Hearing Changes

If you experience sudden or gradual hearing loss, difficulty understanding conversations, especially in noisy environments, or a persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus), it’s time to get tested.

Exposure to Loud Noises

If you work in or are frequently exposed to loud environments (e.g., concerts, construction sites), regular assessments are important to monitor potential damage.

Medical Conditions

If you have conditions that can affect hearing, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or ear infections, or take medications that are known to affect hearing, more frequent testing is recommended.

Family History

regular hearing assessments as a good method for monitoring your hearing levels. The team at Emma’s Ears recommends once a year.

Balance Issues

Since the inner ear also helps regulate balance, if you’re experiencing dizziness or vertigo, a hearing test may be recommended to rule out inner ear issues.

Child hearing assessment

Child Assessment

From 6months-30 minutes

  • Detailed history of hearing and ear health.
  • Pure-tone audiometry.
  • Middle-ear function test.
  • Speech audiometry (depending on age and development).
  • Detailed discussion of results
  • Recommendation of appropriate follow-up and/or management (if required).
  • Written report back to your referrer, parents and any other 3rd party requested (eg: school).
  • A medical referrer is not required.
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Child Hearing Assessment

When should you complete a hearing assessment?

Early Childhood (0-3 years)

Hearing is essential for language acquisition. Regular checks during this period help identify hearing issues that might affect speech development and social skills. This is the peak age of ear infections for our children and the most crucial to their speech and development so more frequent checks may be required.

Before Starting School

Preschool hearing assessments ensure that any hearing impairments are addressed before formal education begins, where communication is key to learning.

When Symptoms Appear

If a child shows signs such as delayed speech, inattentiveness, or frequent ear infections, a hearing check is necessary to rule out or address hearing problems.

High-Risk Situations

Children with a family history of hearing loss, premature birth, infections like meningitis, or exposure to loud noises should undergo more frequent evaluations.

Early detection and intervention of hearing issues in children can significantly impact their social, emotional, and educational development.