by DrBeuhler
22. February 2012 21:16
I’ve noticed something recently- When I call to have my patients come in for a routine hearing test, many of them ask why or indicate that they don’t want to come in because they think their hearing hasn’t changed.
Hearing loss is like any other important health-related issue. It should not be neglected. Even a mild hearing problem can cause you to retreat from the world around you and studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can have a negative effect on your health and attitude, even resulting in stress, depression, isolation and reduced earning power.
Hearing problems are also harder to detect than vision problems, so it’s even more important to come in for an exam. We wouldn’t want to miss something that could be cause for concern.
I recommend the following guide for check-ups:
If you are between the ages of:
18-45 –every five years
45-60 –every three years
60+ –every two years
This may differ based on what I find in your audiogram. If I find something that needs monitoring, I may want to see you more often to ensure that you’re receiving the best attention for your hearing. Also, anyone exposed to hazardous noise should have an annual hearing test- we want to make sure your hearing is protected!
If you’re a patient that is using hearing devices, it’s also important that your hearing aids are matched to your loss- so coming in to have it checked will also increase the benefit from your devices!
So hopefully I’ll see you for your check-up this year!
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