Assistive Listening Devices We provide many types of assistive listening devices for personal communication and those that can be used with the telephone, television, and stereo. We also have signaling devices such as an alarm clock, smoke alarm, doorbell, and telephone ringer. Every individual can have very specific hearing needs. We would be happy to evaluate your needs and provide appropriate recommendations. Balance & Dizziness: Infrared Video Nystagmography (VNG) The inner ear is responsible for both hearing and balance. Video Nystagmography (VNG) is a battery of tests designed to evaluate the balance portion of the inner ear, as well as more central components that work together to keep you on an even keel. The physician's evaluation of the dizzy patient often requires assessment of the vestibular system. Videonystagmography testing utilizes infrared video goggles to record eye movements caused by positional or caloric stimulation of the inner ear balance structures. The test battery will identify the presence of dizziness or imbalance due to unequal neural messages to the vestibular system. Comprehensive Hearing Test: Puretone testing & Speech testing Puretone testing is conducted to determine the degree and configuration of hearing loss. Tones of various frequencies and intensity levels are presented to identify the softest level a patient can detect. Speech testing is conducted to fully understand a patient's ability to detect and understand speech. The hearing test is conducted in a sound booth to ensure outside noises will not interfere with the the results. The information obtained from these tests are critical for appropriate audiological and medical recommendations. Hearing Aid Sales & Service We offer a wide selection of hearing aids, including digital processing and digitally programmable, from a variety of manufacturers. We will work with you to find the best solution for your hearing healthcare needs within your budget. If you ever need a repair, we can get your hearing aid repaired quickly at a reasonable cost and give you a loaner hearing aid to use until yours comes back. Hearing Protection In our office, we provide custom hearing protection which is an earplug specifically molded for your ear. We also carry other types of generic (one-size-fits-all) earplugs and earmuffs designed to protect your hearing. Musicians Earplugs Musicians earplugs are designed to protect hearing from potentially damaging levels of sound without degrading sound quality. Musician earplugs are available in Ready-Fit and custom styles. Swim Plugs We provide two types of swim plugs. The custom swim plugs are specifically molded for your ear and can provide a comfortable fit and effective seal. We also provide generic (one-size-fits-all) swim plugs which are made out of a silicon material. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses a combination of sound therapy and directive counseling to assist in overcoming the bothersome effects of tinnitus, thus making the patient no longer aware of their tinnitus, except when they focus their attention on it, and even then tinnitus is no longer annoying.