Hearing Center - Determining The Severity Of Loss

An assessment at your local hearing center can tell you more than just whether or not you have a problem being able to hear the conversations around you. There are varying levels of loss that need to be taken into consideration. There are different solutions based on the results of your test. It is in your best interest to get as much information as possible from the assessment and use it to find out where your level of loss is and what type of equipment can help.

Two Extremes

Most people know that there are extremes when it comes to a hearing center test. You can walk away with a glowing report that says your ability to hear is perfect. This is great news, and at this point in your life, you do not need any assistance. On the other hand, you can take the test and have absolutely no ability to hear whatsoever. These are the two extremes, but there is a lot of area in between. In fact, most people fall somewhere in this gray area.

Mild Loss

If you learn at the hearing center that you have a mild loss, you may be breathing a sigh of relief. This means that you are picking up on most of the noises around you. Your trouble probably lies around soft noises that are heard outside of your sight range. It could also mean that you have trouble understanding what someone is trying to say if there is a lot of background noise or you are in a loud environment. There is equipment that can help, and with this stage of loss, you may be okay without any assistance.

Moderate Loss

The assessment at the hearing center could reveal that you have moderate loss. This is more noticeable than mild loss. In fact, you may have noticed that you tend to ask the people around you to repeat themselves when they are trying to talk to you. Have you had someone get frustrated with you because they have been talking to you and you had no idea? Soft and moderately loud noises can be difficult to hear. If there is any type of background noise, a conversation with another person can be tough.

Severe Loss

If you suffer from severe loss, you may need to have a person get very close to your ear and speak loudly for you to be able to hear. This means that everyone around you tends to speak loudly and sometimes slowly to make sure that you understand the conversation. Group conversations are even harder to participate in. This can be awkward for you and the people around you. If you have not made an appointment with a hearing center, now is the time to do it.

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