DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostic Hearing test / Evaluation
At Lake Medical Hearing Center our Full-Spectrum Hearing Impact Assessment is a comprehensive medical-level evaluation that looks not only at your hearing thresholds, but also how hearing loss affects your communication, listening ability in noise, sound tolerance, and overall hearing health. It also allows the doctor to determine the best treatment options for your specific listening needs and lifestyle.
This appointment is significantly more in-depth than a free screening/test, you may see advertised. We evaluate things like how well you understand speech, how you hear in background noise, your sound tolerance levels, and how hearing loss is affecting your daily life. Which enables your doctor to create a personalized treatment plan and determine the most appropriate hearing technology and settings to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Full-Spectrum Hearing Impact Assessment is also an opportunity to establish a relationship with your doctor. When you select a provider your often work with that individual for years to come. You want to find a doctor who listens carefully to your concerns, considers all your listening, lifestyle, communication, and budgetary needs.
Dr. Lamb is your expert audiologist in Lake County. Our Hearing Impact Assessment thoroughly reviews all aspects of your hearing needs in order to successfully treat your hearing loss. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! This is a partnership and we welcome your questions because we want your to be an active participant in finding hearing solutions that work best for YOU and your lifestyle.
Tinnitus Evaluations
In combination with our Full-Spectrum Hearing Impact Assessment, a Tinnitus Assessment specifically addresses the “ringing”, “buzzing” or other noises you hear but are not in your environment. We will complete ultra high-frequency to identify hearing thresholds beyond the standard frequencies, determine the pitch of your tinnitus, loudness perception of your tinnitus, and how much noise is needed to “mask” or distract your brain from paying attention to the sound. We need to first identify the severity of your tinnitus before your doctor can create a treatment / management plan in order for you to take control of and manage your tinnitus. (Learn more about Tinnitus Treatment HERE.)
Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluations
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) otherwise known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (cAPD) is characterized by difficulty understanding speech, even in optimal listening conditions, and is aggravated by suboptimal listening conditions. Individuals with APD struggle to interpret heard information, which inhibits the brain’s ability to organize, plan, and respond appropriately. Individuals with APD are often told they have “good”, “great”, or even “perfect hearing” but continue to struggle to understand despite “good hearing”. APD Evaluation is a battery of tests that breaks down how your brain processes auditory information into several categories, so we can assess your strengths and weaknesses to determine a treatment plan (auditory training) and improve your quality of life through better hearing. Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluations can be completed for adults and children (age 3+).
