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Hearing Loss Overview

Hearing Loss 101

How to Recognize Hearing Loss

Do any of these apply to you?

  • I have trouble understanding what people are saying.
  • I often ask people to repeat themselves.
  • I have trouble understanding conversations when there's background noise, for example, at a restaurant or in a busy workplace.
  • I avoid social situations because I have trouble following the conversation.
  • I turn up the TV and radio to levels that others tell me are loud.
  • I often have ringing in my ears.
  • I hear in one ear better than the other.
  • I've been told that I have a hearing problem.
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If you answered yes to more than one of the above, you may have hearing loss. Don't let communication problems like these keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.

Call us now to schedule a hearing evaluation.

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What to Do About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is more common than you might think. It's estimated that 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, including one in six baby boomers. Noise, diabetes, or other factors can cause hearing loss, but most often, it's simply a result of getting older.

Hearing loss typically happens slowly over a period of years. You can gradually get used to asking others to repeat themselves, straining to hear in restaurants or business meetings, and turning the TV volume up so high that nobody else can stay in the room. But you can do better.

Most hearing loss is mild and treatable. There's no reason to tough it out or to feel left out when you could be getting more from life.

Why live with hearing loss? You'll hurt not only yourself but your family and friends. When you can't participate in conversations, it frustrates you and your loved ones. Some people become so self-conscious or frustrated by their hearing loss that they stop doing what they love, like playing sports or going to the symphony or even to family gatherings.

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Types Of Hearing Loss

Getting a hearing test is the first step to improving your hearing. A hearing test will identify any hearing loss you may have and its extent.

Getting a hearing test is the first step to improving your hearing. A hearing test will identify any hearing loss you may have and its extent.

There are four basic types of hearing loss:

Conductive: Usually temporary, this type of hearing loss can be fixed with medication, a short procedure, and, on rare occasions, with surgery.

Sensorineural: Occurs when tiny hairs in the cochlea are missing or damaged. Getting fitted with hearing aids is the only non-surgical solution.

Mixed: A combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, this type is usually treated with hearing aids alone, and occasionally in conjunction with medication, a short procedure, or surgery.

Central: Caused by strokes and central nervous system diseases, this type of hearing loss usually involves a therapy called auditory rehabilitation.

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How Can You Help Yourself and Your Loved Ones Live Better?

Get a hearing test to determine whether you have hearing loss and its possible extent. After your hearing test, we can determine your best options and help you select hearing loss treatments that will:

  • Work best for your level of hearing loss
  • Complement your lifestyle
  • Fit your budget
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It's Time to Turn Up the Volume and Enjoy the Benefits of Better Hearing.

Hearing helps keep you sharp. When you can hear better, you can process information faster, kick your brain into gear, and feel like yourself again. The sooner you do something about your hearing, the sooner you'll regain your confidence.
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What's the Right Treatment for Your Type of Hearing Loss?
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How We Hear

Hearing involves teamwork between your ears and your brain. Hearing begins when sound waves enter your outer ear (the part that's visible on the outside of your head). The waves travel through your auditory canal, a tube-like passageway lined with tiny hairs and small glands that produce earwax, to your middle ear.

The middle ear has three small bones, often referred to as the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup, and the eardrum. The middle ear has an important job: to amplify sound. If any of the middle ear's parts get disrupted, significant hearing loss can result.

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Hearing: The Inside Story

When waves of sound, such as the chirp of birds in your backyard, travel to your middle ear and hit your eardrum, your eardrum vibrates and, in turn, moves the hammer (the small bone is shaped like a hammer). The hammer moves the anvil, which moves the stirrup, transmitting the vibrations into your inner ear.

Your inner ear consists of the cochlea (a small, snail-like structure) and the auditory nerve, which carries information between the cochlea and the brain. With the help of tiny hair cells, the auditory nerve converts sound waves into nerve impulses that travel to your brain. Your brain interprets the sound so you "hear" it as birds chirping, a voice, or music. All told, hearing is an amazing process that happens in a split second.

Certain drugs, diseases, noise, or simply aging can damage hair cells. Once these hair cells are gone, you can't use Rogaine to make them grow back. But hearing aids can help compensate.

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If you're experiencing hearing loss, we're here to help. We can determine what's not working as well as it should be. We'll explain your options and help you choose the best solution for your hearing needs and your lifestyle.
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Patient Testimonials

Haley Hemmelgarn
Haley Hemmelgarn
2023-08-25
Went in due to severe dizziness. They were able to fit me in the next day. Super kind, they explained every test that they were going to do, explained what I’d be feeling, and really listened to my symptoms. One of the tests really took a toll on me and I ended up getting sick because of it… the doctor comforted me the entire time, took care of me, and then got to the root of the problem. I left SAME DAY with the dizziness gone. Caring, considerate, and absolutely effective.
Mike Baker
Mike Baker
2023-08-06
Hands down the best doctors I've ever been to. Highly recommend. Not like all the others.. Thank you!!
Jennifer S
Jennifer S
2023-07-18
My mom had a wonderful experience with Expert Hearing. From the initial evaluation and hearing test to navigating insurance to fitting and following up on her new hearing aids, the doctor was thorough and professional and went above and beyond to take good care of my mom. She took her time and explained everything carefully and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend!
Pam Preston
Pam Preston
2023-02-02
My husband has been a patient here for about 5 years. Danielle is the most caring and supportive person! She always goes over and above and she is available anytime we need anything. So glad we found her!
robert sharples
robert sharples
2020-10-15
My wife and recently moved to Ohio from the East coast to be near family and had to find new medical caregivers. I found Expert Hearing Clinic through Google since I had no references, just used “near me” to get a list. I can’t tell you how lucky I was to find these folks! Their attention to all aspects of my hearing was superb. I really felt like they cared about me as an individual with my own unique hearing issues. Their manners were kind and caring. I highly recommend Expert Hearing Clinic!
Ronnie Taulbee
Ronnie Taulbee
2020-07-18
I had came to this office, after my visit to a different hearing center. Actually, that is what brought me there in the first place, with the referral from my insurance company. The first place I visited left me thinking, let's say not to high of an opinion for doctors of audiologly, but when I came to Expert Hearing Clinic, I was put at ease by the doctor there, and my visit went better than I expected. My hearing test was completed, and it was very well assesed. This is my first experience wearing hearing aids, so I did have to comeback several times for small adjustments, and I even had to go from one company to another to find the right hearing aid for me. But, Danielle did a great job, and patiently changed out the equipment to something I get more use out of. I highly recommend this place, and their doctors. Sorry for the long read, by but it was necessary. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. Thank you.
Ted James
Ted James
2018-12-06
My mother-in-law just received hearing aids from Dr. Cisler. We received wonderful care. We got an appointment quickly, and she is extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
Janet House
Janet House
2018-07-09
Dr. Gorsky is great. I got an appointment quickly, and she is friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgable. I've dealt with hearing issues for many years (being a rock musician), and she made ear molds for my inear monitors that work very well. I highly recommend her.
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Embark on Your Journey Today

  1. Contact us, and we'll gladly address your questions about hearing loss and hearing aids.
  2. Schedule an appointment with our audiologist for a hearing test to determine your suitability for hearing aids.
  3. If hearing aids are suitable, our hearing specialist will discuss options tailored to your unique hearing profile, lifestyle, preferences, and budget.
  4. Your new hearing aids will be customized and programmed to deliver optimal hearing, allowing you to reconnect with the people and activities essential to your life.
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