Hearing Aid Prescription & Fitting
Abi Hearing are Melbourne's Hearing Aid Prescription & Fitting Experts
Enhancing Hearing Health: Expertly Fitting Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Prescription and Fitting
Following a recommendation for hearing aids, we work with you to choose a hearing aid style, technology level and accessories that will suit your hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget. The hearing aid fitting appointment usually takes approximately 60 minutes. When the hearing aids arrives from the manufacturer they are a blank slate - there is no prescription programmed.
The process involves:
Selection of device
Fitting of device
Programming of device
Verification of device
Maintenance and care of device
When hearing aids are fitted we take into account:
Age of the patient
Hearing loss type and degree
Previous experience with amplification
Patients sound preference
Based on these information we develop a prescription that meets the hearing needs of the patient.
Hearing aids are programmed at the initial fitting because we require your ears to program them. Various measurement are taken in your ear canals with extremely sensitive microphones. We recommend bringing family or a carer to the appointment to assist and support the patient throughout the process.
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Measuring Hearing Performance
We use live speech mapping in the verification process to accurately measure hearing performance. This modern technology makes the device fitting process more effective and increases patient satisfaction. For every new hearing device purchased, we will give a 30 days to ensure that both the fit and function meets the patients hearing requirements.
We offer long-term partnerships with all our patients by providing comprehensive hearing rehabilitation programs designed to improve hearing and communication after hearing aid fitting. Our goal is to enhance overall listening ability, confidence, and quality of life through ongoing support, education, and personalised care.