Hearing Tests in Sandy, UT

A comprehensive hearing evaluation at Alta View Audiology typically takes 60-90 minutes. This allows us sufficient time to thoroughly assess your hearing, discuss your concerns, and explain your results. We believe in taking the time needed to provide you with complete and accurate information about your hearing health.

For adults with no known hearing issues, we recommend a baseline hearing test by age 50 and then every 1-3 years after that. If you're over 60, work in noisy environments, have a family history of hearing loss, or already experience hearing difficulties, annual testing is advisable. Our audiologists can recommend a personalized schedule based on your specific situation.

No, hearing tests are completely painless. The various components of the test simply require you to listen to different sounds and respond according to the audiologist's instructions. The process is non-invasive and designed to be comfortable for patients of all ages.

No special preparation is needed for a hearing test. However, it's helpful to bring a list of any medications you're taking, details about your medical history, and information about situations where you have difficulty hearing. If possible, avoid exposure to very loud noises for 12-16 hours before your test, as this can temporarily affect your hearing.

The cost of hearing tests at Alta View Audiology varies depending on the specific tests performed and your insurance coverage. Many insurance plans, including Medicare, cover diagnostic hearing evaluations. Our staff will verify your benefits before your appointment and discuss any potential costs with you.

Our comprehensive evaluation includes several tests: pure-tone audiometry to measure your hearing threshold across different frequencies, speech recognition testing to assess how well you understand words, tympanometry to evaluate your middle ear function, and otoacoustic emissions testing to check your inner ear health. We may perform additional specialized tests based on your specific symptoms.

Yes, we provide hearing evaluations for patients of all ages, including children. Our audiologists are experienced in working with young patients and use age-appropriate testing methods to ensure accurate results. Early detection of hearing issues in children is crucial for proper speech and language development.

If your evaluation reveals hearing loss, our audiologists will thoroughly explain the type and degree of loss and discuss how it may be affecting your daily life. We'll then present appropriate treatment options, which may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, or referral to a medical specialist if necessary. We'll answer all your questions and support you in making informed decisions about your hearing health.

Whether hearing loss can be reversed depends on its cause. Some types of conductive hearing loss, often caused by earwax buildup or ear infections, may be reversible with proper medical treatment. However, sensorineural hearing loss, which affects the inner ear or auditory nerve, is typically permanent. Even when hearing loss cannot be reversed, it can almost always be effectively managed with proper treatment.

At Alta View Audiology, we strive to accommodate our patients' schedules. In most cases, we can offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. If you're experiencing sudden hearing loss or other urgent symptoms, we make every effort to see you as soon as possible, often within 24-48 hours. Contact our Sandy office today to schedule your evaluation.