Hearing Tests
At Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center, we provide thorough diagnostic hearing evaluations using advanced testing equipment and protocols. Our comprehensive approach allows us to accurately assess your hearing ability across different frequencies and environments, identify potential hearing issues, and develop targeted treatment plans based on your unique hearing profile and lifestyle needs.
Comprehensive Hearing Assessment
A proper hearing evaluation involves much more than simply determining whether you can hear certain tones. Our doctors of audiology conduct detailed assessments that examine how well you hear different frequencies, your ability to understand speech in various environments, and how your auditory system processes sound. We take the time to perform more extensive testing than you might receive elsewhere, ensuring we gather all the information needed to address your specific hearing concerns.
Our Hearing Evaluation Process
Our thorough approach to hearing assessment provides a complete picture of your hearing health and forms the foundation for any treatment recommendations.
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Medical History Review
We begin by discussing your hearing concerns, medical history, family history, noise exposure, and lifestyle needs to understand factors that may impact your hearing.
Comprehensive Testing
Using state-of-the-art equipment in a sound-treated environment, we conduct a series of tests to evaluate different aspects of your hearing function.
Results Analysis
We analyze your test results to determine the type, degree, and configuration of any hearing loss and assess your speech understanding abilities.
Personalized Consultation
We explain your results in clear, understandable terms and discuss appropriate treatment options based on your specific hearing profile and communication needs.
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Benefits of Professional Hearing Evaluation
Professional hearing evaluations provide significant advantages over basic screenings or online hearing tests. Our comprehensive approach allows for early identification of hearing issues before they progress, and precise diagnosis of the type and degree of hearing loss to guide appropriate treatment.
Unlike retail hearing centers, our evaluations focus on your overall hearing health rather than simply selling devices. Our doctors of audiology take time to explain your results thoroughly and discuss how various treatment options align with your lifestyle needs and communication challenges. This patient-centered approach leads to better outcomes and higher satisfaction with recommended solutions.
Diagnostic Measures in Our Comprehensive Evaluation
Our hearing evaluations include several specialized diagnostic measures to assess different aspects of your hearing:
Pure Tone Audiometry - Measures your ability to hear tones at different pitches and volumes, establishing your hearing thresholds across the frequency range essential for speech understanding
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) - Evaluates the function of your inner ear's outer hair cells, which are critical for normal hearing sensitivity and often the first to be damaged from noise exposure or ototoxicity
Extended High Frequency Testing - Assesses hearing sensitivity beyond the standard frequency range to detect early signs of hearing damage that might not yet affect everyday communication
Speech-in-Noise Testing - Measures your ability to understand speech in background noise, providing valuable information about real-world listening challenges that pure tone tests alone cannot identify
A comprehensive hearing evaluation typically takes 60-90 minutes, allowing sufficient time for thorough testing and discussing your results and any questions you may have.
We provide hearing evaluations for patients 8 years and older. For younger children, we can refer you to pediatric audiology specialists who have equipment and techniques specifically designed for testing very young children.
Companions are welcome and encouraged. Having a familiar voice during testing can be helpful, and a second person often helps remember information provided during the consultation portion of your appointment.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover diagnostic hearing evaluations when medically necessary. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your coverage before your appointment.
Most hearing tests are non-invasive and painless. However, some specialized assessments, particularly for patients with tinnitus or sound sensitivity disorders, may occasionally cause temporary discomfort during testing. Our audiologists are experienced in working with sensitive patients and will ensure your comfort throughout the evaluation.
Bring your insurance information, a list of current medications, any previous hearing test results if available, and notes about your hearing concerns or situations where you have difficulty hearing.
Common Questions About Hearing Tests
We understand you may have questions about professional hearing evaluations. Here are answers to questions we frequently receive from patients.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations
At Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center, we believe that accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Our doctors of audiology take the time to conduct thorough evaluations and explain your results in clear terms, ensuring you understand your hearing status and the options available to you.
If you've noticed changes in your hearing, struggle to understand conversations, or simply want to establish a baseline for your hearing health, contact our office at 303-534-0163 to schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Taking this first step allows us to address any hearing concerns early and help you maintain optimal communication abilities for years to come.
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Hearing Loss Treatment
We provide comprehensive hearing loss solutions tailored to your specific type and degree of hearing loss, from advanced hearing aids to cochlear implants for more severe cases.
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Biofeedback Therapy
Stress management technique that reduces tinnitus distress through heart rhythm training.
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Earwax Removal
Our professional earwax removal service uses safe, gentle techniques to clear blockages, relieve symptoms, and improve hearing aid performance.
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