Why it‘s important to detect hearing loss early?
Hearing loss develops gradually and often goes undetected for years. When left untreated, the brain struggles to process sound, making speech harder to understand—especially in noisy environments. Hearing aids can help restore clarity and protect cognitive health.
Your Hearing
The ear is divided into three main parts: outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear, along with the auditory nerve that sends signals to the brain.
The outer ear includes the auricle, ear canal, and eardrum. It collects sound waves and directs them inward.
The middle ear is an air-filled space containing three small bones (malleus, incus, stapes) that transmit sound vibrations. It is connected to the throat through the Eustachian tube, which balances air pressure.
The inner ear contains the cochlea and semicircular canals. The cochlea converts sound into nerve signals, while the semicircular canals help control balance. These signals are sent to the brain through the auditory nerve for interpretation.
Types of Hearing Loss
1. 1. Conductive Hearing Loss
Occurs when sound cannot pass through the outer or middle ear, often due to earwax, fluid, or infection. It is usually treatable.
2. Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, commonly from aging or noise exposure. It is permanent but manageable with hearing aids.
3. Mixed Hearing Loss
A combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, involving both blockage and inner ear damage. Treatment addresses both causes.
Book Your Hearing Test Today
At Digital Ear, we provide advanced and accurate hearing assessments using modern technology. Our tests are quick, comfortable, and completely painless.
We offer:
Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Measures your ability to hear different sounds and frequencies, helping identify the degree and type of hearing loss.
Tympanometry: Evaluates the condition of your middle ear by checking eardrum movement and detecting issues like fluid, blockage, or pressure problems.
We also offer specialized tests such as ABLB, SPIN, and Speech Audiometry to assess complex hearing and real-world listening. After testing, our specialists explain your results and recommend suitable solutions.