FAQ

While there is no quick cure for tinnitus there are ways to minimize it's detrimental effects. The first step is to have a hearing evaluation. There are devices and other treatment options that can be very effective at reducing tinnitus and relieving the stress associated with it.

Hearing loss can be genetic, or acquired. Some genetic hearing loss cause hearing loss in babies; others are progressive over time. Acquire hearing loss can happen at any age. Examples of the causes of acquired hearing loss are chronic ear infections, high fevers, trauma to the ear (e.g. punctures of the eardrum) or noise exposure. Noise exposure is the most common cause of acquired hearing loss and it is preventable! Most acquired hearing loss occurs gradually over time which is why it’s important to get a baseline of your hearing levels even if you don’t have any difficulty hearing. Sometimes a hearing loss occurs suddenly and it’s important to have it addressed as soon as possible - sometimes it’s treatable but only if treatment occurs quickly. If you experience a sudden change/decrease in hearing (especially in only one ear) please see your doctor/audiologist right away.

In most cases, yes! We can repair almost all makes/models of hearing aids. In some cases, it may be more cost effective to buy a new hearing aid but, we’ll give you options.

Yes! Hearing aid demonstrations are available. And, in NY, you are allowed a 45-day trial period with any hearing aid purchase with at least 90% of the cost refunded to you if you decide not to keep them.