Hearing Aids Galway

Stage 1: Hearing Assessment and Initial Consultation, includes the following.

• Full audiometric hearing evaluation using the latest diagnostic equipment
• Examination of the ear and auditory canal Otoscopy
• Photographs of the patient’s ear canal and ear drum
• Wax removal, first, if a blockage is detected
• Calibrated audiometric hearing evaluation
• Speech discrimination and QuickSin (an audiologic test that measures an individual’s ability to hear in noise)
• Lifestyle assessment (where necessary)
• Comprehensive explanation of the audiometric test results
• Specialist advise on the best hearing aid technology to suit your hearing needs
• A copy of your hearing test result for your perusal with GP  specialist ENT referral correspondence (where indicated)

Stage 2: Hearing Aid Fitting and Instrument Explanation.

• Initial fitting and programming of your hearing aids
• Explanation detailing how to properly insert and remove the hearing aids
• Management of hearing devices, e.g., cleaning, changing filters and domes.
• Explain Bluetooth phone streaming where required
• Explain hearing aid App functionality and control via your smart phone technology (volume control and adjustments in real time).
• Full instruction of how to adjust the volume of your hearing aids
• Programme additions hearing programmes where necessary
• Programme additional background noise options on your hearing aids so you can manually adjust to tricky environments where necessary

 Stage 3: Follow Up

• A follow up appointment is booked for 2 weeks after initially fitting your hearing aids
• Full assessment of how you are hearing with your aids
• Check for any potentially troublesome issues, e.g., inserting the hearing aids, incorrect amplification level requiring fine tuning, further explanation on management of App, cleaning, and maintenance
• Adjust the settings and fine tune the hearing aids to suit your individual needs
• A further follow appointment 3-4 weeks later to make sure you are confident with your hearing aids and satisfied with the improvement in overall hearing

Stage 4: Aftercare

I recommend a 6-month appointment going forward to check for wax build up and make fine tuning adjustments where necessary. All hearing aids are covered by the manufacturers four-year warranty, so you avail of free servicing for the duration of your warranty If your hearing aids need to be repaired, I will programme demonstration loaner hearing aids for you to use in the meantime. I recommend a fresh hearing test every year.  Programming of the hearing instruments, where necessary, is free of charge.