An Acoustic Neuroma (also known as Vestibular Schwannoma) is a rare, growth that develops on the hearing/balance nerve between the brain and inner ear, often causing hearing loss, tinnitus or balance problems. What Causes an acoustic neuroma? Acoustic neuromas are rare. In over 95% of cases they occur spontaneously and are not related to lifestyle […]
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Hyperacusis is an auditory disorder when a person experiences difficulties tolerating sounds at a normal level. In some instances, low level or normal sound levels can become unbearable or the person can experience pain within the ear. External sounds including conversations, vacuum cleaning, kitchen appliances, or busy offices can become difficult to tolerate the sound. […]
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Tinnitus is an auditory condition in which there is the perception of sounds or noise within the ears or head when there is no external sound source. Common descriptions of perceived tinnitus include buzzing, ringing, humming or music. The British Society of Audiology estimates that 1 in 10 people in the UK lives with persistent […]
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There are many benefits of treating hearing loss when first diagnosed. Quite often people become hesitant in engaging in conversation for fear of not being able to hear clearly. Our Audiologists are frequently asked, Should I treat my hearing loss now or will it get worse? Hearing loss occurs due to the tiny hair cells […]
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The Widex PerfectDry Lux is an electronic hearing aid dryer that efficiently dries and cleans your hearing aids. The PerfectDry Lux uses UV lights to remove moisture, bacteria making them completely hygienic and reducing the risk of ear infections. Step 1: Switch on the Widex PerfectDry Lux Step 2: Remove the batteries from both hearing […]
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Your hearing aids are colour coded with a dot on the outside of the hearing aid. Red = right ear; Blue = left ear. Hearing Aids With Domes Place the hearing aid over your ear so the dome is located at the opening of your ear. Hold the bend in the wire with your index […]
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