Hearing Evaluations
Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Metro Richmond, Virginia
If you are struggling to hear or suspect that you may not be hearing as well as you used to, Virginia Ear, Nose and Throat is here to help with our hearing evaluations. Our in-office audiologists diagnose and treat hearing problems in children and adults of all ages. We know that any kind of hearing loss can be scary and frustrating, which is why we prioritize patient support before hearing evaluations and after diagnosis.
Hearing Evaluations – Screening For Hearing Loss
A hearing screening is a quick test that provides our audiologist with basic information about your hearing. Afterward, patients receive a pass/fail score—a passing score indicates hearing is within normal limits and a failing score indicates hearing is outside of the normal range. While a screening will determine whether or not you have hearing loss, it will not provide detailed information such as the degree to which you are not able to hear. At Virginia, Ear, Nose and Throat we perform screenings in the following ways:
Diagnostic Testing
For Hearing Loss
As opposed to screenings, diagnostic testing provides detailed information to your audiologist about the extent of your hearing loss. Our audiologists use the following to diagnose problems with hearing: