About Hearing Loss
About Hearing Loss
There is a high correlation between vision loss and hearing loss in our older patients and doubly negative effect of two sensory deficits occurring at the same time in many of our senior patients.
Hearing Services
As with any medical condtion, the earlier a hearing loss is detected and treated, the greater the chances are for a successful rehabilitation. Our Facility is equipped to provide comprehensive. state-of-the-art audiometeric evaluation.
The doctors at Minnesota Eye Consultants have found that vision loss and hearing loss in our older patients go hand and hand with each other. In our senior patients these deficits have more of an impact on their lives. We feel as though in order to provide you with the best possible health care we need to offer you the most advanced health care to improve your health and life. Our patients have asked for this service, stating that they have regained their vision and now would like to improve your quality of life with rehabilitation of their hearing.
Hearing loss is the most common and most frequently undiagnosed, untreated medical condition in our patient population in our clinic. 25 million Americans suffer from some form of hearing loss, including 1 in 4 older than 65. People with hearing loss usually have put off getting tested and helped. As with your vision, early intervention into the reasons for hearing loss and corrective action can most often restore a high quality of life with good hearing again in the senior patients we serve. Our hearing services, like our vision services, have literally transformed lives. Ask to see our patient testimonials and see and hear for yourself. 90% of all patients with hearing loss can be tested and treated right here at our new Hearing Healthcare Center within our clinic. For all others, we can provide referrals to other specialty care within the local area.
Two Main Types of Hearing Loss
There are two main types of hearing loss that effect our patient population. It is important to know what kind of hearing loss is causing you to not be able to hear as clearly as you would like. Conductive loss is said to be an injury or problems with the bones, eardrums or membranes within the ear that causes conductive loss. This type of loss is treated surgically or medically and often includes the use of hearing aids.
The second main cause of hearing loss is called a Sensorineural Loss. Sensorineural Loss is known as "nerve deafness," is the most common form of hearing loss. It is caused by damage to the nerves of the inner ear. Although Sensorineural Loss is not curable, most people (90%) suffering from this type of loss can be helped with hearing aids. Sensorineural and Conductive losses can sometimes act together to form a Mixed loss.
Diagnosis & Treatment
As with any medical condition, the earlier a hearing loss is detected and treated, the greater the chances are for a successful rehabilitation. Our facility is equipped to provide comprehensive state-of-the-art audiometeric evaluations. This simple, painless diagnostic testing provides accurate information on the nature and degree of your hearing loss. Once the initial diagnosis has been made, we will either refer you to a medical doctor for follow-up or fit you with the hearing enhancement device best suited to your hearing needs and lifestyle.
Hearing loss is the most common and most frequently undiagnosed, untreated medical condition in our patient population in our clinic. 25 million Americans suffer from some form of hearing loss, including 1 in 4 older than 65. People with hearing loss usually have put off getting tested and helped. As with your vision, early intervention into the reasons for hearing loss and corrective action can most often restore a high quality of life with good hearing again in the senior patients we serve. Our hearing services, like our vision services, have literally transformed lives. Ask to see our patient testimonials and see and hear for yourself. 90% of all patients with hearing loss can be tested and treated right here at our new Hearing Healthcare Center within our clinic. For all others, we can provide referrals to other specialty care within the local area.
Two Main Types of Hearing Loss
There are two main types of hearing loss that effect our patient population. It is important to know what kind of hearing loss is causing you to not be able to hear as clearly as you would like. Conductive loss is said to be an injury or problems with the bones, eardrums or membranes within the ear that causes conductive loss. This type of loss is treated surgically or medically and often includes the use of hearing aids.
The second main cause of hearing loss is called a Sensorineural Loss. Sensorineural Loss is known as "nerve deafness," is the most common form of hearing loss. It is caused by damage to the nerves of the inner ear. Although Sensorineural Loss is not curable, most people (90%) suffering from this type of loss can be helped with hearing aids. Sensorineural and Conductive losses can sometimes act together to form a Mixed loss.
Diagnosis & Treatment
As with any medical condition, the earlier a hearing loss is detected and treated, the greater the chances are for a successful rehabilitation. Our facility is equipped to provide comprehensive state-of-the-art audiometeric evaluations. This simple, painless diagnostic testing provides accurate information on the nature and degree of your hearing loss. Once the initial diagnosis has been made, we will either refer you to a medical doctor for follow-up or fit you with the hearing enhancement device best suited to your hearing needs and lifestyle.
