Frequently asked questions about hearing

What is Hearing Loss?

When a part of the ear doesn’t work as well as it should, it becomes harder to hear, this is known as hearing loss. Hearing loss can have many different causes, and can range in degree from mild to profound. There are many treatments for hearing loss, including hearing aids and hearing implants. 

What is an audiogram?

The results from the hearing tests are displayed in the form of an audiogram. The audiogram is a graph which gives a detailed description of your hearing ability and which can be described as a picture of your sense of hearing.