Why Is Hearing Test Important?

Hearing loss is a common medical condition that affects millions of Australians every year. It can be caused by various factors, including noise exposure or aging.

Why It Is Important To Have A Regular Hearing Test

While hearing loss is not curable, early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further damage to the ears. Even mild hearing loss in childhood can have a negative impact on language development, cognitive ability and communication skills later in life.

Independent Hearing offers a variety of services such as hearing test, hearing aid consultations and fittings, tinnitus treatment and more. We are committed to providing the best care possible for our patients in Adelaide in order to improve their quality of life. Our team consists of highly trained audiologist who are dedicated to helping our patients get back on track with their lives through proper diagnosis and treatment options for all ages.

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Hearing Loss Is Often Gradual

Hearing loss can be difficult to identify until it has already impacted your life. That’s why we recommend getting a hearing test once a year, so you’ll know if anything changes and are ready for any adjustments needed before they become irreversible.

Recognizing the signs of hearing loss and acting on them quickly is crucial to maintaining a high quality of life. Unfortunately, you might not notice your own symptoms until it’s too late, so be sure to get tested by an audiologist once a year for peace-of-mind protection against any potential future problems that could develop or worsen in time without intervention.

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Learn More About Hearing Test

Approximately 1 in 6 Australians are affected by hearing loss with 3 in 4 over the age of 70 requiring some form of rehabilitation. A regular hearing test can help you identify any issues that may be occurring and help you make informed decisions about your hearing needs. 

To help you, we’ve created a library of helpful information and useful tips.

What Happens During A Hearing Test

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When To Get Hearing Test

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FAQ's About Hearing Test in Adelaide

In this section, We will answer the most commonly asked questions about hearing test to help you understand your hearing health and take appropriate actions accordingly.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

Typically a Hearing Test should be conducted as often as you would have an eye examination conducted. We recommended to have an initial hearing test from an early age in order to use the results for future comparisons. The frequency of follow up testing will generally be determined by your hearing care professional depending on the outcome of your assessment.

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Why Choose Independent Hearing

Independent Hearing is a government accredited hearing provider located in Adelaide, Port Lincoln and Whyalla. We offer a full range of audiology services for Pension & Veteran Card Holders, eligible NDIS recipients and Private patients.

Multiple locations

We service a number of locations across South Australia which include Adelaide (Kurralta Park, Kidman Park, Melrose Park and Salisbury) as well as clinics located in Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

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Expert professionals

Our team of hearing care professionals are dedicated to assisting you with all your hearing related needs. As a fully independent provider we have access to an extensive range of the latest hearing aids and hearing products on the market today. This enables us to provide an individually tailored experience to every patient and ensure they are receiving the right product that will meet their specific needs.

Luke Argent
Luke Argent
Luke is a Co-founder/Director and Senior Audiometrist at Independent Hearing and graduated with a Diploma of Audiometry in 2018. He holds a Qualified Practitioner (QP) number with the Federal Government’s Hearing Services Program. Luke has been involved with the hearing industry since 2015 when he co-founded the business ‘Eyre Hearing’. Due to an expansion of the business in 2020 it was rebranded to its current name ‘Independent Hearing’.

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