Key points
- Bring a list of listening situations that have become difficult.
- Different tests answer different questions; no single number describes all hearing ability.
- Ask what your results mean for your own next step.
How this relates to care at Movac
At Movac Hearing in Weston, the hearing evaluation page describes an ear examination, tone and speech testing, and middle-ear testing when appropriate. Dr. Viviana Martinez reviews the results with you. Bring earlier hearing tests, your current hearing aids, and a medication list so the discussion has useful context.
How the appointment begins
The audiologist first asks about the change you have noticed, your health history, noise exposure, medicines, and any ear symptoms. Specific examples help: trouble hearing a grandchild, following meetings, or understanding speech in a restaurant can guide the conversation.
A look in the ear canal can identify visible wax or another finding that may affect testing. If there is a medical concern, the clinician may recommend a physician or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist before discussing devices.
What the tests measure
Pure-tone testing finds the softest sounds you respond to at different pitches. Speech testing adds information about how you detect and understand words. Bone-conduction testing may help distinguish where a hearing problem occurs. Tympanometry may be used to assess how the middle ear responds to pressure changes.
Not every person needs every test. The test battery depends on symptoms, examination findings, and the reason for the visit. Ask which measures were performed and why.
After the results
You should leave knowing whether hearing loss was found, whether one ear differs from the other, and what the clinician recommends next. That may be monitoring, medical referral, hearing technology, or communication strategies.
Request a copy of the audiogram and ask the audiologist to explain it in plain language. Our existing guide to reading an audiogram can help you prepare questions for that discussion.
Common questions
Is a hearing test the same as an online screening?
No. An online screening can suggest that follow-up is useful, but a diagnostic visit includes clinical measures and interpretation that a home tool cannot provide.
Sources
These references support the general information above. Your own assessment and coverage depend on your situation.
Understand your own hearing
A complete hearing evaluation can put your symptoms and test results in context.
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Related guide: How to read an audiogram.