Audiology Awareness Month – What is an Audiologist & What Can They Treat?

An audiologist is a specialist in hearing. They have studied for many years and are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in the field of hearing. While they do not perform ear surgery, they are experts in diagnosing and finding solutions for children and adults that are experiencing hearing loss.

Audiologists examine, diagnose, and treat hearing loss and balance disorder. Most audiologists earn a doctor of audiology (AuD) degree, while others may earn a PhD or ScD in hearing and balance sciences. All audiologists are required to be licensed or registered in Florida, as well as throughout all of the United States. Many audiologists receive American Boards of Audiology certifications, and all are required to maintain continued education classes and programs.

REASONS TO SEE AN AUDIOLOGIST
If you are experiencing hearing loss, it’s important to seek a qualified audiologist, because they are trained to get you the best outcome and resolution for your specific issue. If you’ve noticed that it’s difficult to hear conversations in a noisy atmosphere, or you feel the need to adjust your television volume much higher than before, it’s vital for you to have your hearing checked.

Perhaps you or your loved one keeps asking for people to repeat themselves, or you can’t quite pick up where sounds are coming from; if this is the case, don’t wait until your hearing loss gets any worse, schedule your appointment as soon as you possibly can.

ADVANCED HEARING SOLUTIONS SERVICES
• Audiologic Evaluation
• Brain Fitness Programs
• Caption Call
• Ear Wax Removal
• Hearing Aid fitting
• Hearing Aid Repair
• Live Speech Mapping
• Tinnitus Treatment

HEARING AIDS
A wide range of technology and a host of features are available in each hearing aid style. The cost of hearing aids generally depends on the technology and the number of features the instrument has and not necessarily on the style selected. Today’s digital hearing aids are typically offered in various technology levels, such as basic, entry, advanced or premium level.

Basic digital hearing aids generally require the wearer to make some manual adjustments in certain listening environments, such as turning a volume control up or down, or pushing a button to change listening programs. In contrast, a premium or more advanced hearing aid responds automatically to changes in the listener’s environment, making changes based on the signals being detected by the hearing aid. The hearing aid wearer is not required to make any manual changes. As the level of the technology increases in hearing aids, so does the availability of advanced features.

MID FLORIDA HEARING
We Are Proudly Lake/Marion/Sumter County’s Oldest Family in Hearing Aids

Your local Board certified Hearing aid specialist offers you the latest technology and state of the art excellence in hearing healthcare.

About Our Hearing Center
Mid Florida Hearing offers hearing systems from over 30 different manufactures. Bart and Zack are excited to offer a free on-site repair lab. Free Video Otoscope exam and the most advanced hearing aid systems on the market. Mid Florida Hearing will beat any written contracted price by 10%. It’s our guarantee to you. Stop by and say hello for a cup of coffee and good conversation! Veteran owned and operated.

Meet Our Knowledgeable Staff
Bart Mahan personally guarantees you and your family the best prices and service in Tri County. They will treat your hearing loss and fit you with the best hearing aids in the hearing industry.

Mid Florida Hearing
713 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163
352.751.3400
www.midfloridahearing.com