For Hearing Aids in Tampa, Florida, See A Gardner Hearing Doctor, Not A Salesman
The average person waits 7 years after noticing difficulty hearing before taking action. Why? Cost can play a factor. As can denial. Another contributing factor is hearing from friends how poor their experience was when getting hearing aids! The technology in hearing aids has changed rapidly. No longer are most hearing aids the large, bulky things behind […]
Palm Harbor Hearing Doctor is Expert in Rechargeable Hearing Aids.
One of the best advancements with hearing aids in the last few years is rechargeable hearing aid batteries! A highly requested upgrade, manufacturers finally listened and developed a reliable, long-lasting battery! Rechargeable hearing aids have been around for quite some time, but old technology meant they often only lasted 8 hours a day, and their overall lifespan […]
Will I Go Deaf If I Don’t Wear Hearing Aids?
A common concern and questions from patients when diagnosed with hearing loss is “Will I go deaf?” Followed by, if I don’t wear my hearing aids all the time, will it make my hearing worse? While audiologists do not have a crystal ball, typically hearing loss that isn’t caused by a medical condition or incident, progresses slowly over […]
Ear Impressions for In-Ear Monitors in Pinellas County, Florida
Are you looking for ear impressions to order in-ear monitors? Gardner Audiology has providers in Pinellas County, Florida that have the background training and skills necessary to take high quality impressions for in-ear monitors. In-ear monitors are most commonly used by musicians to be able to hear themselves clearly, or fellow musicians. They are custom molded to your ears […]
What is a Remote Microphone Hearing Aid Accessory
The most common concern we hear from patients with hearing loss is struggling to hear in a noisy environment. When you are in background noise, it makes it very difficult to piece out what you want to hear vs what you don’t want to hear. It also taxes your brain straining to listen, which can […]
What is a Cochlear Implant?
A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that can help people with severe hearing loss hear. There is a device that sits outside of the head that functions similar to a hearing aid. It picks up sound from a microphone and processes that sound. Different from a hearing aid, a cochlear implant also has a portion […]
Why Are My Ears Plugged?
Do your ears feel plugged? This sensation can feel similar to flying in a plane or driving at a high elevation and feeling your ears become plugged and muffled. Some people experience this even when they aren’t in those situations. The Eustachian Tube connects to the middle ear to regulate pressure in the ear. It […]
Widex Moment Hearing Aid Review
When Widex released the Widex Moment, it was proclaimed to be the ‘hearing aid that doesn’t sound like a hearing aid.’ The Moment has a natural sound quality many patients like. It comes in 3 different size behind-the-ear options including one of the smallest available rechargeable hearing aids and a very small traditional battery hearing aid. It is also offered in several custom in-the-ear […]
Review of Phonak Virto M-Titanium Invisible hearing aid review.
One of the smallest hearing aids available on the market is Phonak’s Virto M-Titanium Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC) hearing aid. IIC hearing aids are designed to sit deep within your ear canal, close to the ear drum. This provides one of the most cosmetically discreet profiles, and also helps to prevent some of the potential limitations of completely […]
Phonak Sky Marvel Pediatric Hearing Aid Review
Not every hearing aid manufacturer makes kid friendly hearing aids. Phonak is one of the top pediatric hearing aid manufacturers in the industry. Why do kids need their own hearing aids? Several reasons. Pediatric geared hearing aids process sound differently, making sure children have access to all the sound they need! Also, school systems have special technology […]