Explore Your Hearing Aid Options in Mesa
Your best friend’s sister-in-law swears by her in-the-ear hearing aids. In fact, you didn’t even know she wore hearing aids until she mentioned it. Then, there’s your cousin. He always makes it a point to praise his behind-the-ear style hearing aids. Both appear to be happy with their choices in hearing aids. Now, lately, you have been noticing that you need to have the volume on the car radio turned up a bit higher. And, often, you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves because you didn’t quite get what they said. These could be signs that you, too, may soon have to choose from hearing aid options in Mesa.
If you are experiencing symptoms of hearing loss, make an appointment to see Dr. Cassandra Fynes, owner of Fynes Audiology. Using her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of audiology, along with the latest in technology and equipment at her practice, she can determine if, indeed, you are suffering from any hearing loss. After a thorough examination of your ears, reviewing your medical and environmental history, and one or more hearing tests, Dr. Fynes can evaluate the cause of any hearing loss and make her diagnosis for the proper course of treatment.
If she recommends one or more hearing aid options in Mesa, then together you can discuss and determine which type of hearing aid is best for you.
Are all hearing aids basically the same?
Every digital hearing aid is comprised of one or more microphones, a computer chip amplifier/processor, a speaker, and a battery. Beyond these basic components, a decision will have to be made if an ITE (in-the-ear) hearing aid is better for you or if the BTE (behind-the-ear) style is more practical. Some models are even equipped with Bluetooth technology which allows them to connect with smartphones, MP3 players, and computers.
What determines if ITE or BTE hearing aids are better suited for someone?
What works best for each of Dr. Fynes’ patients is based first and foremost on the type of hearing loss they are experiencing along with the level of severity. Then, of course, budget and comfort plays a role in selecting the best available hearing aids from several qualified manufacturers.
Cosmetically speaking, can I choose a hearing aid based on how it looks on me?
The last thing Dr. Fynes wants any of her patients to experience is self-consciousness or insecurity about having to wear a device in or around their ears even if it’s helping them to hear better. So, cosmetic appearance is taken into consideration when choosing a hearing aid style. Technology has advanced to the point that behind-the-ear hearing aids are now described as “tiny.” The hearing aid experts at Fynes Audiology will help you choose the style that works best for you within your budget.
Having to wear hearing aids is no longer a detriment to your appearance. So, don’t put off seeing a hearing professional if you are experiencing any type of hearing loss. No matter how insignificant you think it is, make an appointment for a consultation and examination with Dr. Cassandra Fynes. Just reach out online or call Fynes Audiology at (480) 466-0176.
