| Can you really test my hearing over the
internet?
No, it is best to have your hearing tested by a qualified hearing
professional who has specialized equipment and skills to accurately evaluate your
hearing.
Our "Hearing Tests" are actually Hearing Disability or
Handicap Scales.
What are Hearing Disability or
Handicap Scales?
They are short questionnaires created to measure the amount of
disability or handicap that a person has due to a hearing loss. These scales are used to measure the amount of
problems that a person might be having in daily situations due to a
hearing loss. They are commonly used as a part of a hearing screening
program when traditional tests of listening for quiet tones cannot be
performed.
Q. If I am having a lot of problems listening or
understanding words in different situations, and this is starting to
affect the quality of my life then it could be that I have a hearing loss.
These Hearing scales will help to measure how big or
little of a problem that I have, right?
A. NO.
The degree of hearing loss you may or may not
have can only be measured by a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist or
an Audiologist. These tests are performed using a sensitive piece of
equipment called an Audiometer in a quiet environment.
Q. If I don't pass these tests then I
need not be seen by my hearing professional. I can just mail order a
hearing aid
right?
A. NO.
If you feel like you have even a mild hearing loss you should consult with your physician or
hearing instrument specialist or audiologist. These tests were designed only as screening tools and cannot
take the place of a consultation with a qualified professional. In almost
every state of the US it is illegal to mail order a hearing aid. In
addition most hearing aids ordered through the mail or internet are of
inferior quality and the adage of Buyer Beware is especially important.
The FDA Food and Drug Administration requires
if you have experienced a sudden hearing loss within the last
90 days, sudden hearing loss in only one ear within
the previous 90 days, dizziness, pain or discharge from your ears within
the last 90 days you must consult with your doctor prior to being fit with
a hearing aid.
Listed below are several Hearing
Disability/Handicap Scales that have been developed and researched
specifically to be used as tools in an adult hearing screening program.
All are quick and easy to use, simply read the description and click on
the name of the test you want to take. It is important to answer all
questions on each of the scales.
Hearing Handicap
for Elderly
Self
Assessment of Communication
Significant
Other Assessment of Communication |
