Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
There are many ways hearing loss impacts your life, including how you enjoy listening to music. If you love listening to local bands play at The Georgia Theatre, hearing loss can make it challenging to hear very high or very low notes, distinguish between instruments and make out the lyrics. Fortunately, many of today’s hearing…
What to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
What comes to mind when you hear the words “artificial intelligence”? For some, these words make them think of a scene from a sci-fi movie where a science experiment at University of Georgia comes to life. You may be surprised to learn that we see forms of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, like when…
How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid
When walking down the aisles of Daily Groceries Co-Op, do you ever get overwhelmed by all the choices? When shopping for hearing aids, many people experience the same feeling. There are so many manufacturers, styles and colors to choose from, and it can be hard to decide what’s best for you. At the Georgia Hearing…
Can Music Cause Hearing Loss?
In today’s world, you can listen to anything you want with just a few swipes and clicks. You can even enjoy high-fidelity sound in noisy, crowded places without anyone else hearing what you’re listening to. While this is all pretty amazing, it does have risks. The experts at the Georgia Hearing Center at ENT of…
What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition that develops slowly over time. Because of this, many end up living with untreated hearing loss for years before finally seeking help. Being familiar with the symptoms of hearing loss can help prevent this and prompt you to seek treatment early. Types of Hearing Loss There are two main…
Understanding the Types of Hearing Loss
In order for you to receive treatment for your hearing loss, a Georgia Hearing Center audiologist must first determine what type of loss you’re experiencing. Below we provide an overview of the causes and corresponding treatments of the three types of hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive and mixed. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss is the…
Why Are You Dizzy?
There are many body parts that work together to keep you balanced, including your eyes, inner ears, nerves in the feet and spine, and the brain. This means if you’re experiencing dizziness or balance problems, there are many possible areas that may be contributing. It’s important to treat chronic dizziness right away to prevent injury…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems
Bone-anchored hearing systems are a surgically implanted treatment for hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds to a level the inner ear can hear, they work by conducting soundwaves through bone to reach the inner ear. Because of this, bone-anchored hearing systems are used to treat specific types of hearing loss. How Do Bone-Anchored…
Hearing Aids Make Good Financial Sense
We all want to find a bargain and get the best deal. But for some items, the price is directly related to the quality of the product and the experience you get while using it. Hearing aids are an excellent example of something that may seem expensive upfront but pays for itself time and time…