How to connect your hearing aids to other devices.How to insert the hearing aids into your ears.How to use the controls on the hearing aids.We will go through how to use your hearing aids. Once we have programmed your hearing aids to your prescription we will confirm that the hearing aids sound and feel comfortable and we will discuss with you what to expect from your new listening situations. We advise that you ensure that your ears are clear of wax prior to your fitting appointment to allow for an optimal fitting. This means that we verify your hearing aids and make sure that you receive the appropriate amount of amplification for your hearing loss. The Audiologist will carefully programme your NHS hearing aid/s in accordance to your prescription. We understand that having hearing aid fitted for the first time is a big step. An appointment will be arranged for you to come back for the hearing aid fitting.Ī fitting appointment will be arranged if you have agreed to have NHS hearing aid/s. If hearing aids are recommended and you would like to try them, a cast of your ears will be taken so individual ear inserts (earmoulds) can be made. If you have a hearing loss, it is very likely that you would benefit from hearing aids. This will show if you have a hearing loss, and if so, which pitches of hearing are affected and to what degree. After the test, the audiologist will explain the results. The audiologist will find out which sounds you are able to hear, separately for each ear. Each time you hear a sound, you will be asked to press a button. The hearing test involves wearing headphones and listening to different sounds. They will look into your ears using a special torch (an otoscope) to make sure they are healthy. They will also ask some questions about the health of your ears, such as if you have had infections or perforations, as well as about your general health. The audiologist will ask you questions about your hearing such as when you have difficulties hearing, and for how long you have had problems. Sometimes the audiologist will be working with an associate audiologist. You will be seen by an audiologist, who is trained in the assessment of hearing, and rehabilitation using hearing aids. Depending on your referral, your appointment will last around an hour What happens?
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