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HEARING
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They won’t know...
hen it comes to our
five senses, many of us
would consider our vision
and hearing to be the
most vital. Much of our quality of life is
impacted by our ability to see and hear.
However, these two senses are not equal
in how their deficiencies impact us. While
the thought of vision problems may seem
scarier, for many vision issues, solutions are
more straightforward than those required
for hearing loss.
Obtaining glasses, using contacts, and
even laser repair are now commonplace
corrections that can significantly improve
vision. With vision, the measurement of
your deficiency and eye shape can often
give an eye doctor the exact specifications
he/she needs to correct the loss. Hearing,
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however, is a much more complex system
and therefore requires more customization
to deliver great results.
One key difference between hearing
and vision loss is that generally hearing
can only be improved rather than
completely restored. The hair cells of the
inner ear cannot be regenerated and
therefore, once damaged, are unable to be
restored. This is where hearing aids come
in and assist in amplifying sound—and
much more.
Another complexity is that hearing aids
must work together with your brain to
determine which sounds you are trying to
hear. The longer you experience hearing
loss without the help of a hearing device,
the more out-of-practice your brain
becomes at deciphering sounds, which
increases your hearing difficulty. This is
why early detection is key with hearing
loss. The sooner you begin using hearing
aids, the better your brain will be at
deciphering sounds.
With modern hearing devices, there
are many factors and features to consider.
Because today’s devices are not just
amplifiers and instead utilize complex
signal processing algorithms that are
the product of hundreds of engineering
years of study by each manufacturer, it is
important to try a variety of manufacturers
and technology levels to see what is
best for you. The Hearing Aid Test Drive™
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to let Credit:
you do R just
that—
experience the benefits of different
devices in your daily life so you can
determine what brings you the most value.
With the Test Drive, you’re in the
driver’s seat and taking an active role in
your hearing health and choosing the
best solution for you. We’re just here to
guide you through the process with our
professional expertise. Call us today to
schedule your Hearing Aid Test Drive at
412-364-8338.
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