Hearing Tests
in Victoria BC
Our clinic provides comprehensive hearing assessments for a range of purposes, including diagnostic testing for ENT consultations, baseline hearing evaluations, hearing rehabilitation, and more. We use advanced equipment to measure pure-tone thresholds (including extended high frequencies), speech and speech-in-noise understanding, otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), and acoustic reflexes.
Hearing Tests for Adults
Appointment Duration: 60-90 minutes
Recommended for Adults who:
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Are over the age of 50 and have not had a hearing test before
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Have concerns about their hearing
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Work in loud noise
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Are a musician or attend loud concerts
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Have the following health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease
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Have been referred by a physician for a hearing test
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Require a hearing test for ear, nose, and throat consultation
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Interested in discussing hearing loss treatment options
A diagnostic hearing test includes:
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A comprehensive review of your hearing health history and any hearing concerns
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Tone and speech testing to assess your hearing abilities
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Middle ear and inner ear measurements
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A detailed review of the results with personalized recommendations based on your assessment​
Hearing Tests for Children
Appointment Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Children who:
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Have speech-language delay
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Have repeated ear infections
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Family or teachers have concerns about their hearing
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Have difficulty following auditory instructions
A diagnostic hearing test for your child includes:
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A comprehensive review of your child's hearing health history and any hearing concerns
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Tone and speech testing to assess your child's hearing abilities
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Middle ear and inner ear measurements
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A detailed review of the results with personalized recommendations based on your child's assessment​
Ototoxicity Hearing Tests
Appointment Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for:
People referred by a physician who are going to be taking medications that are known to cause hearing loss
Ototoxicity Testing Includes:
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A comprehensive review of your hearing health history, medications, and any concerns
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Extended high frequency tone testing and speech testing to assess your hearing abilities
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Middle ear and inner ear measurements
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A detailed review of the results
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Personalized monitoring plan
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Report back to your referring physician and other members of your healthcare team
Recommended for:
Adults with no concerns about their hearing who require a hearing test for:
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employment requirement
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job application
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licensing purposes (e.g., aviation medicals)
Includes:
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A thorough review of your hearing health history and any concerns
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Tone testing to assess your hearing abilities
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A review of the results with recommendations based on your assessment