About Us
The PURE TONE TEST searches for the softest levels that your ears can perceive several different pitches. The results define the degree and type of your hearing loss.
WORD RECOGNITION TESTS are given to determine your ability to hear and understand speech. This helps us to gage the overall function of the hair cells (similar to nerve endings) of the inner ear, as well as the auditory processing center of the brain.
IMPEDANCE testing evaluates your eardrum's ability to vibrate, the pressure in the middle ear, the reflex action of the tiniest muscle in the body (stapedius), and the function of the eustachian tube.
OTOACOUSTIC EMISSIONS testing helps us to determine the health and viability of the hair cells in your cochlea. These tiny hairs are similar to nerve endings in the organ of hearing. Often times, damage to these hair cells can be detected even before the actual hearing loss is noticed.
In most cases, the results from all of the above tests will allow us to diagnose the degree of your hearing loss, the type of hearing loss, the location of the damage and possible causes. We can alert you to possible medical conditions, which will require follow up by your physician. In some cases, further audiologic testing will be recommended.
Remember... A Certified Audiologist is properly trained to diagnose, treat, and manage your hearing disorder.
HEARING AID CONSULTATION
The Hearing Aid Consultation is a counseling session centered around your specific hearing needs, and the hearing devices available to fit those needs. We will discuss your potential benefit from hearing aids, which hearing aid styles are best suited for you, and the special circuits that are most appropriate for your particular hearing loss. You will receive honest and realistic information about the expected outcomes with hearing aids with no added hype or high pressure.
FITTING AND FOLLOW-UP
When your new hearing aids arrive, we will meet again. We will make certain that your hearing aids fit your ears properly, and they will be programmed for your specific hearing loss. You will be fully instructed in the use and care of your hearing aids. Also, we will provide you with helpful tips on how to get adjusted to all of the wonderful sounds you will be hearing.
Adjusting to new hearing aids can be a difficult process, especially if you have never used hearing aids before.
At that point, your progress will be closely followed, and the hearing aids will be fine-tuned as needed. You are encouraged to visit us as often as you need in order to get the greatest benefit from your hearing aids.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES
In some cases, hearing aids are not the complete answer to communication difficulties. There are many other devices available to help you in your most difficult listening environments. These devices include television listening systems, special doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks, amplified telephones that really work, mobile phone solutions, and many others. We encourage you to talk to us about all of your listening difficulties. We can help!
OTHER SERVICES
North Carolina Audiology Associates, Ltd. does not limit services to just hearing aids. We provide a wide variety of Audiological services including the following:
Infant hearing evaluations
Pediatric hearing testing
Tinnitus evaluations
Industrial Audiology
Custom hearing protection
Musician Earplugs and In-Ear Monitors
Screening for Central Auditory Processing Disorders
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At North Carolina Audiology Associates, we are wholly committed to you and your hearing health care.
All hearing aids are fitted on a thirty day trial basis, allowing you to experience the benefits of amplification in your own unique listening environments.
Dr. Schaffer is committed to continuing education, and is always up to date with the latest test methods and hearing aid technology.
We are committed to scheduling plenty of time with each individual, so that all of your questions and concerns may be addressed without time constraints.
Our staff is committed to hospitality and service which is second to none.
We are committed to providing you with the highest quality products and services at the lowest possible prices, often 30-45% below manufacturer's suggested retail pricing.