Unilateral Hearing Loss
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…
Hearing Loss
What Are the Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss? A number of factors can cause hearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections, excessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, birth defects, benign growths or tumors, otosclerosis, Meniereās disease and reactions to drugs. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing loss is the most…
Hearing Loss Testing
What Does a Hearing Test Measure? An audiologist uses a hearing test to measure your type, degree and configuration of hearing loss. An audiology evaluation consists of a series of one or more of these tests. Your audiologist will use your test results to create a treatment plan for your unique hearing loss. Who Should…
Hearing Loss Treatment Options
Wondering what type of amplification is best for your hearing loss? We have the right solution for you, whether you have mild or severe hearing loss. Implantable Devices Direct stimulation of the inner ear Optimizes speech understanding in quiet and noise Implantable devices work differently than a hearing aid. They are designed for those with…
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
What Is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe…
Sudden Hearing Loss
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
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Welcome to Hearing Center Silver Spring Since 1989, we have been honored to serve the community of Silver Spring and offer solutions for better hearing. At Hearing Center Silver Spring, we strive to provide the very best in hearing health care. We use the most up-to-date digital equipment so we can perform comprehensive hearing evaluations,…