Our Services

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Hearing testing, for the purposes of establishing a baseline or for determining hearing aid candidacy, is an important first step in monitoring changes in hearing over time and in making knowledgeable decisions about your health.

In addition to working exclusively with the most current technology from established major manufactures, we insist that our patients be methodically guided through a step-by-step process of hearing aid selection, fitting, and verification (using "real-ear" measures) so that patients feel comfortable as they learn to successfully reconnect with stimulation, manage their tinnitus, or integrate more efficiently into complex listening situations. It is our belief that education about our use of evidence-based practices produces the best overall outcomes for patients who we discover to be good hearing aid candidates.

Diagnostic ear and hearing testing is an important first step in identifying causes of ear pathology for further specialized follow-up, and beginning an appropriate rehabilitation program. 

Tinnitus is a symptom present alongside changes in brain anatomy with a range of causes, from problems with sound conduction to tumor formation. Tinnitus is the perception of a sound without the presence of physically vibrating outside stimuli (typically presenting as a ringing sensation in the ear). The opinion of Eavesdrop Audiology is that this symptom, although not uncommon, can be an indicator of other serious issues and should be evaluated with scrutiny.

Removal of foreign bodies and impacted cerumen from external ear canals is important for infection control, and as a first step in establishing any irregularities in the auditory system.

Hearing loss prevention may range from counseling, to protective custom ear protection, to full hearing conservation programs for industrial use.

The pressure waves that coincide with the harmfully loud sounds made by even the lowest caliber firearms can cause immediate (or further) irreversible changes to auditory function. Preventive measures such as appropriately-fit custom hunting earpieces are the only means of effectively maintaining your ability to continue to communicate easily with others in all circumstances.

Duration, level, and characteristic of sounds all impact its effect on our anatomy. Any serious musician should be aware of the professional and social consequences of ill-managed louder sounds. Counseling about in-ear monitors and custom musicians' plugs is a great first step to ensure continued high quality performance and enjoyment of music.

Life happens, and damage to hearing aids can occur at any time. Additionally, dead skin, ear wax, and other debris can have insidious effects on high-quality performance hearing instruments. Support with cleaning and maintenance by professionals is a normal part of wearing and getting the most out of hearing instruments.