man in blue shirt seeing his audiologist for hearing aid evaluation

What Does a Hearing Test Measure?

If you have noticed your hearing worsening over time, then you might have decided it’s time to see an audiologist about it. One of the first things that they will do when you see them is put you through a hearing test, to help discern the amount of hearing loss you are experiencing, and what […]

audiologist using pure tone testing on patient

What is Pure-Tone Testing?

If you think that you are experiencing hearing loss, the logical thing to do would be to call an audiologist and book an appointment. From there, they will be able to determine what the next steps are, what you need to do and what tests need to be performed. Pure-tone testing is an incredibly common […]

patient discussing results of pure tone hearing test with his hearing specialist

Basics of Hearing Tests – Pure-Tone Testing

Pure-tone testing is a hearing test where individuals identify sounds played at specific volumes and pitches. This takes place as part of a hearing test with an audiologist. The purpose of the test is to measure a person’s hearing capacity in one or both ears, and also check for potential ear blockages. When Would I […]