The Phonak Virto M-312 is now available in Brisbane and blurs the lines between a hearing rehabilitation and a consumer electronics without compromising either. Find out more at A Better Ear hearing clinic in Redland Bay.
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Jan
Jan
Having discussed in previous blogs everything about a hearing test, we now reach the final stage where your results are explained, and the clinician gives you their recommendations. A hearing assessment is an opportunity for you to gather information about your hearing health. This allows you to make an educated decision about the options available. Hearing aids […]
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Jan
Jan
Speech Tests and Speech in Noise Tests When explaining what is involved in a comprehensive hearing test, we can’t overlook the all-important ‘speech tests’. A simple ‘Speech Test’ performed in quiet, testing each ear separately. A ‘Speech in Noise Test’ testing both ears together in the presence of background noise. At a Glance The brain […]
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Dec
Dec
The Beep Test When you think of a hearing test you most likely think of the ‘beep test’; listening carefully through a pair of headphones for different notes to be played at different volumes. In this blog, I’ll explain what happens during this part of the hearing test, and why we do it. At a Glance Beep […]
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Nov
Nov
Otoscopy and Tympanometry Our series of blogs continues with part three: objectively testing the health of the entire hearing system. We start with Otoscopy and Tympanometry and move onto the ‘beep test’. Below I’ll explain each of these in simple terms, so you understand why they are performed. This will give you some things to look out […]
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Nov
Nov
Hearing Test Consultations In this, the second in my series on what you should expect from a hearing check, I explain the first and arguably one of the most important stages in assessing your hearing rehabilitation needs; the consultation. At a Glance Be prepared to answer a range of questions. Think carefully about your hearing […]
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Nov
Nov
Hearing Test Preparation Every person has the right to hear well and remain connected with the people around them. Undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss slowly loosens social bonds, reduces quality of life and cognitive health. So, congratulations on being proactive about your hearing health! Whether you are feeling a little nervous about an upcoming appointment […]
WE LISTEN SO YOU CAN HEAR As proud supporters of RDCOTA and sponsors of their 2019 Seniors Walk, A Better Ear took care of refreshments on the first water stall. If you were there you may have received a copy of our hearing health crossword. Its pretty tough so we thought you might appreciate […]
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Jul
Jul
Safe, gentle and effective ear wax removal in Cleveland – ONLY $85. Why use suction to remove ear wax? Microsuction, or ear suction, is a form of ear wax removal which is safer and more comfortable than flushing, syringing or scraping. A thin sterile tube attached to a specially calibrated suction wand to remove wax […]
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Jul
Jul
A Better Ear, Grand Opening Event Saturday the 31st of August. 10am to 2pm. Corner of Queen street and Waterloo street, Cleveland (entry via Queen street). What’s on? A Better Ear Cleveland’s family-owned independent hearing clinic is hosting a Grand Opening Event on Saturday the 31st of August between 10am and 2pm. Trading since February, […]
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