Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss typically progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less critical than your vision?
Here are 6 reasons to have your hearing tested regularly:
- Spotting the Signs: Day-to-day situations can reveal potential hearing issues. Ask yourself these questions: Do I constantly ask people to repeat themselves? Do I need to turn up the TV volume? Do noisy settings make conversations challenging? If you said “yes” to most of these questions, it’s time for a hearing test.
- Following Guidelines: Until you turn 50, you should have a hearing test every decade and every 3 years after that, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Family History Matters: It’s even more crucial to call us for an appointment if hearing loss runs in your family.
- Establishing a Baseline: We will utilize baselines, which will give a frame of reference for further comparison to track changes to your hearing over time.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Routine hearing tests can detect issues early on, like earwax buildup or noise-related hearing loss, allowing for fast intervention and preventing further damage.
- Diagnose Medical Conditions: Root medical conditions, like kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure can sometimes be indicated by hearing loss. If you do have one of these conditions, managing it might help your hearing.
Getting answers
Untreated hearing loss can have extensive consequences, affecting your social life, emotional well-being, and even physical safety. Staying alert to significant sounds of your environment, enjoying social situations, and being able to fully participate in conversations, are all examples of how hearing aids can better your total quality of life.
Don’t miss out on important work meetings, your grandchildren’s laughter, or the voice of a loved one.
Protect your hearing and keep enjoying the sounds of your life by scheduling a hearing examination with us right away.
