Hearing and Audiology News
Tests for ear damage or injuries
Ear damage can cause a range of symptoms, from hearing loss to balance problems, but the good news is that it can very often be diagnosed and effectively treated by an audiologist. Ear injuries can occur as a result of infections or trauma to the ear area. Common...
What conductive hearing loss sounds like
Conductive hearing loss is a very common reason for patients to visit The Hearing Centre in Leicester. It occurs when an obstruction or damage to the middle or outer ear drum prevents sound from passing through the ear drum to the tiny and delicate bones in the inner...
How to tell when hearing protection is required
Exposure to loud noise, whether it’s prolonged or sudden or happens as a result of your job or leisure activities, can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss and as such should be taken seriously. If you have concerns that the levels of noise you are regularly...
Is there a cure for noise-induced hearing loss?
Unfortunately there is currently no cure for noise-induced hearing loss. Although it is a permanent condition, there are effective treatments to help manage the symptoms. So why is there no cure? To understand this, it’s essential to take a look at how noise- induced...
What tinnitus treatments are available in Leicester?
When diagnosing tinnitus, our specialist audiologists in Leicester take the following considerations into account: How long has the condition been present? Is the condition present in both ears or just one? How extreme is the condition and is it constant? Is the...
Do you need to see a doctor to get hearing aids in Leicester
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A HEARING AID? You may have noticed that you’re often asking people to repeat what they have said, to the point where it’s almost every time that you speak to someone. Or you could find it difficult to properly hear certain pitches – for...
Where to get a hearing test in Leicester
The Hearing Centre has been a specialist provider of hearing advice, tests and solutions for almost ten years now. HAVING A HEARING TEST IN LEICESTER At our London Road hearing clinic in Leicester, we have a dedicated space that is ideal for hearing tests. WHAT IS...
Hearing loss treatments in Leicester
The Hearing Centre was set up in Leicester almost ten years ago and has continued to provide expert hearing loss treatments from it's London Road clinic location ever since. Hearing loss treatments available from The Hearing Centre, include: HEARING ASSESSMENTS IN...
Where to buy hearing aids in Leicester
It’s possible to buy hearing aids from lots of places in Leicester, including chemists and opticians. However, the best way to ensure that you are getting the right hearing aid for you, specific to your hearing needs, is to visit an audiologist. The Hearing Centre...
What do our Leicester audiologists do?
Our fully trained, highly qualified audiologists perform all manner of hearing and audiology tests and treatments, based on each specific patient’s hearing needs. The Hearing Centre offers the most advanced, detailed audiology assessments and techniques because we...