Our audiologists provide patient-centered care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders for people of all ages.
In this article: It may have started so gradually you didn’t notice–you didn’t hear a few words in a conversation. Every so often, you have to ask people to repeat themselves. At home, you simply turned up the TV volume, not realizing anything was wrong until your spouse or friend commented that it was too […]
There are few things more precious than the voices of those you love. Their words can comfort and uplift you, creating cherished memories that you treasure throughout your life. But what if you can’t hear them? What if these words become faint or confusing? Hearing loss has a profound effect on the lives of millions […]
When someone speaks to you, do you have difficulty understanding them because the sound is muffled? Perhaps this is accompanied by a pain in your ear. You may be surprised to learn that the problem may not be with the ear itself, but with the eustachian tube. Maybe you’ve never heard of the eustachian tube, […]
About 15 percent of American adults have trouble hearing —this translates to roughly 37.5 million people. Those who are 60 to 69 years old are much more likely to have hearing loss. In fact, 25 percent of those between 65 to 74 have difficulty hearing to the extent that it is disabling, according to information […]
A ruptured eardrum is a painful condition that can seriously damage your hearing, make your ear more susceptible to infection, or cause long-term vertigo and dizziness. How does your eardrum work? A healthy eardrum is a vital part of healthy hearing. The eardrum is a membrane that vibrates when struck by sound waves. These vibrations then move […]
All parents want to do everything in their power to ensure their sons and daughters have the best possible academic start in life. This involves researching the best schools, discovering the most reputable day cares, and providing toys that are educational as well as entertaining. But how many parents watch for the early signs of […]