What are “As seen on TV” hearing aids?
If you watch TV, you have likely seen commercials touting itty bitty hearing aids offering better hearing for astoundingly low prices. So why see a hearing care provider when these options are discreet, available from the comfort of your couch, and a fraction of the cost of what you might otherwise pay in office? Often these “as seen on TV” devices aren’t hearing aids at all! Pay attention to the specific language they use…. While the device […]
Can Hearing Aids Be Repaired?
You have a set of hearing aids that you rely on, but what happens if they break? What if they are no longer working as well as they once did? Or what if you get caught in the rain and they get wet? Not to fret! Your new hearing aids have a manufacturer warranty covering almost any […]
Patients review the new Starkey Edge AI 24 Hearing Aids in Tampa Bay, FL
Our field study program was created to allow our patients an opportunity to trial the newest in hearing technology and experience the benefits of better hearing in exchange for providing unbiased feedback which is shared with the hearing aid manufacturers. Since Starkey has introduced the Edge AI platform, we have collected data from over 50 […]
Do Ear Candles Work?
Ear candles are marketed as a holistic approach to removing ear wax with some people going as far as to claim that “candling” can improve hearing and reduce or eliminate tinnitus, but are these claims true? In short, no. There is no scientific evidence to prove that ear candles work, and an open flame near […]
Exceptional Hearing Care Experience with Dr. Conter and Team
“Traje a mi hermano a esta oficina para un examen de audicion. La visita fue genial. La doctora Conter fue fantastica y muy amable. Me explico todo lo que iban hacer por pasos y me explico los diferentes tipos de aparatos auditivos que habian. Tambien reviso sus beneficios y logro encontrar que podiamos ordenar la […]
Ayuda, De repente no puedo escuchar por uno de mis oidos!
La mayoría de las pérdidas auditivas son muy graduales y aparecen a lo largo de muchos, muchos años. A menudo, la pérdida gradual de la audición puede ser el resultado de trabajar en un entorno ruidoso, como una fábrica o en la construcción. El envejecimiento normal también puede causar pérdida de audición. A veces, la […]
5 Consejos para ayudarlo a abogar por una mejor audición
Me apasiona ayudar a nuestros pacientes de Gardner Audiology a tener más control de su salud auditiva y a sentir que tienen una voz. Muchos pacientes no son conscientes de cómo la pérdida auditiva afecta a su vida. Estos son algunos consejos para ayudarlo a convertirse en el mejor defensor para mejorar su audición. Ser […]
How Often Should I Be Seen by an Audiologist?
Whether you are an experienced hearing aid user or are considering hearing aids for the first time, you may wonder how often you should actually be seen by your audiologist. When first being fit with hearing aids, it is likely you will see your audiologist much more frequently, often returning 1-2 weeks after your initial […]
Hearing Loss and Phone Use
With hearing loss, using the telephone can present a challenge. Conversations may be distorted and the lack of visual cues can cause additional difficulties. While the phone may never offer the same benefits of face-to-face conversation, phone conversations with hearing loss has been made easier. Phones offering closed captioning are available for landlines, often at […]
Hearing Aid DOs and DON’Ts
If you are a hearing aid user, you know that hearing aids are an incredible investment in your hearing healthcare and you want to keep them in good working order. Hearing aids have a typical lifespan of 2-6 years (depending on style), however with proper maintenance you may find they can last much longer. The […]
