Roberts Hearing Clinic has audiologists providing diagnostic services in Alexandria, LA.
Diagnostic hearing tests help check how well you hear and find out if there are any problems with your ears. These tests help your audiologist understand the type, level, and cause of your hearing loss. With this information, we can recommend the best treatment-like hearing aids, medical care, or other hearing solutions.
We offer diagnostic services for the following hearing conditions.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears that doesn’t come from anything around you. If you hear these sounds often, a tinnitus evaluation can help find out what’s causing it and how to treat it.
During your visit, your audiologist will ask about your symptoms, test your hearing, and use special tools to see how tinnitus affects your hearing and daily life. Treatment may include sound therapy, hearing aids, or relaxation exercises.
If tinnitus is bothering you, schedule a tinnitus evaluation today. We’re here to help you feel better.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss means it’s harder for you to hear sounds clearly. It can be mild or very strong, and it can happen in one or both ears. You may notice:
- Trouble understanding people, especially in noisy places
- Asking others to repeat themselves
- Turning up the volume on the TV or phone
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)
A hearing evaluation with an audiologist is the best way to check your hearing. It includes:
- Talking about your medical history
- Looking in your ears to check for wax or infections
- Hearing tests to measure how well you hear sounds and speech
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)
Sensorineural hearing loss happens when the inner ear or hearing nerve is damaged. This kind of hearing loss is permanent and can make it hard to understand sounds clearly.
Signs of SNHL may include:
- Muffled or unclear speech
- Trouble following conversations in noisy places
- Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds (like birds or alarms)
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
An audiologist can test for SNHL using:
- Hearing tests to check how well you hear tones and speech
- Speech tests to measure how clearly you hear words
- Tympanometry to check how your middle ear is working
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL)
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or sudden deafness, is a fast and unexpected loss of hearing in one ear. It usually happens over a few hours or days and is a medical emergency.
Common symptoms:
- Sudden hearing loss in one ear
- A full or blocked feeling in the ear
- Dizziness or trouble with balance
- Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
Our audiologist will perform tests like:
- A hearing test (audiogram) to measure your hearing
- Tympanometry to check your middle ear function
You may also be referred to a doctor for more testing or medical treatment, like an MRI.
Diagnostic Services in Alexandria, LA
Your hearing health is an important part of your overall well-being.
At Roberts Hearing Clinic, we offer complete diagnostic services to help you hear your best. Whether you’ve noticed changes in your hearing or just want a check-up, we’re here to help.
Call us today to schedule your hearing test in Alexandria, LA!
