Our Services
Our expert staff of AudigyCertified™ professionals provide services to those from newborn to over a hundred years old. These include basic behavioral tests and sophisticated computerized otoneurological evaluations. When appropriate, the latest digital hearing instruments may be utilized to help compensate for a hearing impairment. For individuals who work in high noise areas, we administer Hearing Conservation Programs in accordance to OSHA guidelines.
ENG Test - Electronystagmogram
The ENG test is probably one of the most useful tests to diagnose "dizzy" complaints in which other obvious causes such as ear infection, head injury or certain medication "side effects" are not involved.
The ENG is a series of tests designed to evaluate the inner-ear's vestibular mechanism. This test electronically determines the responses of the balance mechanisms of the vestibular system. These responses are expressed through eye movements which are recorded by electrodes applied to the skin of the face.
This test is performed at our offices. There are also some prior test instructions, please call us for any additional information.
Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment
Tinnitus is a medical condition characterized by persistent ringing in one or both ears which generally can only be heard by the affected individual. It has also been described as whistling, hissing, buzzing, or pulsing in the ear. These sounds may come and go; however, most sufferers experience symptoms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The effects range from a slight annoyance to a severe disruption of everyday life. The American Tinnitus Association estimates that over 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. In fact, tinnitus is the #1 complaint from United States Veterans and grows at 18% per year. Causes of tinnitus are varied and the condition is typically accompanied by hearing loss. A tinnitus evaluation will suggest possible causes and the most appropriate treatment solution. Although there is no cure for tinnitus, Anderson Audiology professionals are experienced at providing individual solutions on a case by case basis. If you are bothered by noises in your ears, please schedule an appointment to evaluate for possible causes and discuss treatment solutions today.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing:
Anderson Audiology offers the most complete and comprehensive audiometric evaluations in a calibrated sound proof suite. The evaluation provides evidence regarding how the outer, middle and inner ear functions. A primary purpose of this test is to provide clearer insight to communication difficulties consequently due to the nature and degree of hearing loss. Only when this is accomplished can the most appropriate treatment option be recommended and the quality of life enhanced through better hearing.
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Balance/Vestibular Assessments and treatment
Anderson Audiology has been certified by the nationally respected American Institute of Balance (AIB) and chosen as part of its prestigious World Wide Network of Vestibular and Equilibrium Specialists. The Institute is among the world’s leading diagnostic, treatment, research and educational centers dedicated to the study of human equilibrium. The institute’s network of audiologists, physicians and physical therapists is recognized as receiving specialty post-graduate education and certification in this important clinical science.
ABR
Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response is an electrophysiological evaluation of the ear, auditory nerve and brain. It is clinical tool designed to assist in the diagnoses of hearing loss and other auditory related disorders. It is a noninvasive, objective measure providing valuable information in the diagnosis of various hearing disorders.
Dispensing of Digital Hearing Systems
Anderson Audiology professionals play an active role in developing technology, ensuring the incorporation of the latest hardware and software advances. By bringing research and development to the hearing professional who interacts directly with the patient, we ensure cutting edge technologies and maximum benefit to each patient. Digital hearing systems or technologies are always prescription fit using accurate and comprehensive diagnostic testing as well as a thorough hearing health assessment which identifies a patient’s true hearing needs and the listening environments in one’s personal lifestyle. Anderson Audiology understands that patients don’t want a hearing system. What the patient really wants is to hear better with as little effort as possible, while provided the security of knowing that the professionals stand behind his or her expertise and extraordinary technology. You can rest assured that Anderson Audiology empowers hearing impaired individuals everyday through the most advanced and appropriate digital hearing systems.
Hearing System Checks, Cleaning and Servicing
All technology dispensed through Anderson Audiology is guaranteed and backed by a complete service platform. Patients are welcome and encouraged to return routinely or as needed for continued checks, cleanings and servicing in order to ensure that their hearing technology is functioning at correct specifications and providing the best hearing available at all times. System checks, cleanings, and servicing are available to all of Anderson Audiology patients for as long as they own their hearing systems. Anderson Audiology also offers an incredible service platform available to those who purchased their technologies elsewhere.
Assistive Listening Devices
Anderson Audiology provides quality assistive listening devices (ALDs). ALDs can consist of amplified telephones, amplified telephone ringers, TTYs and Voice Carry Over Phones, cellular phone solutions, smoke detectors or alarms, alarm clocks, various alerting systems, personal listening systems, TV listening technology, tinnitus maskers or sound conditioners, amplified stethoscopes, and induction neckloops. Only the most recognized name and highest quality in ALDs are recommended.
Earplugs for Hearing Protection
Noise induced hearing loss is preventable! Many options are available when considering custom or standard earplugs for noise conservation. Anderson Audiology has the perfect solution when it comes to preserving your hearing. Custom plugs can be manufactured for various noise induced environments providing the maximum amount of noise reduction available by industry standards.
Swim Plugs
Water and moisture can be everywhere, but not a drop in your ears when using custom swim plugs from Anderson Audiology. These plugs offer a perfect, custom fit. They are made out of a velvety silicone material for maximum comfort. Multiple, stylish colors are offered to meet everyone’s cosmetic requirements.
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Musician’s Monitors and Earplugs
Anderson Audiology also works with the most reputable and recognized in-ear-monitor manufacturers in the country. A successful in-ear-monitoring system is dependent upon an accurate and comfortable fit. Anderson Audiology makes impressions consistent with a perfect fit; just ask the many top entertainers and celebrities who have requested our services in this area. Anderson Audiology also offers musician earplugs using an ER-9, ER-15 and ER-25 attenuators. This type of plug allows for clearer and more natural sound quality, the fidelity of original sound is preserved, and fatigue associated with noise exposure is reduced.
Pediatrics
Hearing loss in children is a silent, hidden handicap. It is hidden simply because children many times can not tell us they are not hearing well. It is a handicap because, if undetected and untreated, hearing loss in children can lead to delayed speech and language development, social and emotional problems, and academic failure. In most cases, it is unnecessary for a child to suffer from these consequences. By detecting hearing loss early as possible, even shortly after birth, effective treatment, which significantly reduces the handicap of hearing loss, can be applied. All too often, however, identification of a child’s hearing loss is delayed because parents are unaware that any child, even a newborn infant, can receive an accurate hearing diagnosis. Anderson Audiology has many years of experience dealing with pediatric hearing loss and treatment. If you are having concerns regarding a child’s hearing, please contact our office for an appointment.
Aural Rehabilitation
Aural rehabilitation is defined as those professional efforts designed to help a person with hearing loss or to assist that patient in restoring a lost state of function, specifically hearing loss. This includes services and procedures for lessening or compensating for a hearing impairment and specifically involves facilitating adequate receptive and expressive communication. Anderson Audiology supports each patient in an individualized aural rehabilitation program. Aural rehabilitation is not something we do to a patient. It is an individual process customized to help hearing-impaired persons actualize their own resources in order to meet their unique life situations and communication goals. The doctors at Anderson Audiology have the experience, education and professional skills to incorporate a personal aural rehabilitation program with every patient experiencing hearing loss. Our goal for each patient is an enhanced quality of life through better hearing.
Cerumen Removal and Management
For many of the audiological tests and procedures it is important to have ear canals free of earwax, technically referred to as cerumen. Excessive cerumen blocking the ear canal can cause hearing loss, iitching, irritation, pain, fullness, vertigo or loss of balance, tinnitus, and coughing. Treatment options for removal of impacted cerumen should be individualized treatment decisions based on amount, location, and quality/consistency of the cerumen as well as the individual's health status based on history and otoscopic exam. Treatment options include:
- Eardrops/cerumenolytics (pharmacological and nonpharmacological)
- Ear syringe/irrigation
- Curettage
- Suction
- Combination of above treatment options
Patient Appreciation Circle
Anderson Audiology is truly appreciative of those who support our hearing care services and products. We recognize that there are many hearing health care options available in our community. For over 30 years, Anderson Audiology has been providers to our community. Our goal has always been to provide unsurpassed patient care whether delivering basic hearing information, diagnostic services or technology that improves the daily life of our cherished patients. We sincerely hope our patient’s experience this high level of care. We know that with the many choices available to our family and friends who may have simple questions about their hearing, are interested in the incredible new technologies available or just need testing, it can be confusing who to trust for those answers and solutions. We also know that often your friends and family would prefer to hear about our care directly from you than just us “touting our own horn.”
We would like to introduce you to our “Patient Appreciation Circle.” It has been created to allow your friends and family to receive the same care as you did while providing you both with recognition of our sincerest appreciation. A $250 Friends and Family Certificate will be mailed to you upon the successful completion of a 75-day trial period with new technology. When recommending our services to friends or family (or yourself if you need new technology) please give this certificate to them as an additional savings on any of the already affordable hearing technologies they may purchase from us. Lastly, we will provide your friends or family who become satisfied patients with the same appreciation gift and make sure you receive a replacement certificate after you use the enclosed certificate, thus creating a true circle of patient appreciation.
