Hearing Tests
Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…
Read MoreCustom Earmolds
Your ears are unique. In order for your hearing aids to fit comfortably, the majority of today’s devices are made using custom molds of your ears. Custom ear molds are created using impressions of your ear canals and middle ears. This ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance. Because they will perfectly match the contours…
Read MoreMusician’s Monitors
Musicians in-ear monitors are the best way to protect your hearing from loud music. Exposure to loud music is one of the leading causes of noise-induced hearing loss. Musicians spend many hours practicing and performing and depend on hearing well to compose or perform their music. Unfortunately, consistent exposure to loud music carries a high…
Read MoreCochlear Implants
Cochlear implants are recommended for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss who receive limited benefit from hearing aids. These implants are not appropriate for everybody and you must meet certain guidelines to be declared a cochlear implant candidate. Who Is a Candidate for Cochlear Implants? Cochlear implant candidacy has expanded significantly since the devices…
Read MoreTelehealth
At University of the Pacific Hearing and Balance Center, we remain committed to the health and safety of our patients and employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are taking aggressive steps to minimize person-to-person interaction, one of which is the introduction of virtual audiology visits. How Does Telemedicine Work? Telemedicine uses of telecommunication to…
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