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Hearing Test
An audiologist is a person who has a masters or doctoral degree in audiology. Most Audiologists today have a clinical doctorate. This has been the entry level degree for the past 5 years. Doctors of Audiology (Au.D.) have extensive training academically and clinically. Audiology is the science of hearing. In addition, the audiologist must be licensed or registered by their state to practice audiology, after… Read More
It is a good idea for adults over the age of 40 to get their hearing tested at least once a year. However, age is only one indicator of how often a person’s hearing should be tested. Patients who may need more frequent hearing testing include: Children. Children have their hearing tested more frequently than any other age group. Infants may have hearing checkups every few… Read More
It can be easy to overlook the health of your hearing, especially if you’re not experiencing any troubling symptoms. Children often receive hearing checkups every few months as they develop, while many adults think that hearing loss is a problem that occurs way in the future. However, the truth is that hearing problems begin earlier than middle age, affecting many patients as early as their… Read More