Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. So why would your hearing be any less critical than your vision?
It’s important to have regular hearing tests, here are six reasons why:
- Spotting the Signs: Potential hearing problems can be exposed by day-to-day situations. Do you regularly need people to repeat themselves? Do you have a hard time hearing in noisy settings? Are you constantly turning up the volume on your TV? It’s time for you to get a hearing test if you said yes to most of these questions.
- Following Guidelines: Until you turn 50, you should have a hearing exam every decade and every 3 years after that, as recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Family History Matters: It’s even more worthwhile to call us for an appointment if hearing impairment runs in your family.
- Establishing a Baseline: Baseline hearing assessments provide a reference point for future hearing examination comparisons, enabling you to track changes in your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Regular hearing exams can detect issues early on, like earwax buildup or noise-induced hearing loss, allowing for quick treatment and avoiding additional damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Hearing loss can on occasion signal underlying medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, or kidney disease. Addressing these conditions could improve your hearing.
Getting answers
Your physical safety, emotional well-being, and social life are some of the far-reaching consequences of neglected hearing loss. Hearing aids can substantially improve your hearing and overall quality of life, letting you fully take part in conversations, enjoy social gatherings, and remain alert to important sounds in your environment.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, your grandchildren’s laughter, or a loved one’s voice.
Safeguard your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by making an appointment for a hearing test with us right away.