A comprehensive clinical assessment designed to fully evaluate how your hearing is functioning. It combines a detailed discussion of your hearing concerns with examination of the ears and a series of listening tests to identify the type and degree of any hearing loss. The results are clearly explained, with guidance on appropriate next steps such as reassurance, monitoring, medical referral, or hearing solutions where needed.
A diagnostic assessment includes otoscopy, tympanometry, pure tone audiometry and speech testing.
Diagnostic Hearing Assessments
What is…
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Video otoscopy is a procedure used to examine the ear canal and eardrum in detail. Using a small camera connected to a screen, we can safely visualise the condition of your ears in real time. This allows for accurate assessment before and after wax removal, helping you to understand your ear health and see the results for yourself.
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A listening test that measures the quietest sounds you can hear across a range of pitches. It provides a detailed picture of hearing sensitivity in each ear and helps identify the degree and type of hearing loss, forming the foundation of any hearing assessment.
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A test of middle ear function that measures how the eardrum moves in response to gentle changes in air pressure. It helps identify issues such as fluid, pressure imbalance, or stiffness in the middle ear system that can affect hearing.
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An assessment of how clearly speech is heard and understood, particularly in everyday listening situations. This test provides insight into real world communication ability and can highlight difficulties that may not be fully explained by hearing thresholds alone.