Audiologists are trained professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating hearing impairments, hearing loss, and balance disorders. They help patients experience improved hearing by fitting them with hearing aids and through hearing rehabilitation. Dr. Andrew Parker and the experienced audiologists at Parker Audiology & Hearing Center in Norwalk, CT, help patients improve their hearing health.

When To See an Audiologist

Certain symptoms can develop as a result of hearing loss or other hearing-related issues and are an indication that you could benefit from seeing an audiologist. The audiologist will run various diagnostic tests to determine the cause of your symptoms and severity of any hearing loss so treatment can be tailored to your individual needs. Some signs you should see an audiologist include:

• Ringing in the ears
• Voices sound muffled
• Asking others to repeat themselves often
• Needing to turn the volume to high for TV or other devices
• Difficulty understanding conversations around you, especially in noisy settings
• Avoiding social situations because you are unable to hear those around you
• Tendency to read lips rather than listening to others when they speak

The Role of an Audiologist

There are many ways an audiologist aids in hearing and ear health, such as providing individualized recommendations regarding precautions you can take to better protect your hearing to prevent hearing loss. If hearing impairment has already occurred, an audiologist can develop a treatment plan for improving your hearing.

From removing earwax to fitting patients with hearing aids, the skilled audiologists at our office in Norwalk, CT, offer numerous services to help patients experience better hearing. The role of an audiologist can include:

• Determining the cause of hearing loss
• Assessing the severity of hearing loss
• Fitting patients with hearing aids
• Repairing malfunctioning hearing aids
• Recommending the right hearing aid device for your needs
• Providing recommendations for how to protect your hearing
• Custom ear plugs for individuals who work in loud settings
• Treating balance disorders, such as vertigo
• Treating tinnitus or ringing in the ears
• Providing hearing rehabilitation
• Removing earwax buildup

If you are having difficulty hearing clearly or are experiencing other symptoms, such as ringing in the ears, we can help. Schedule an appointment with an audiologist by calling Parker Audiology & Hearing Aid Center in Norwalk, CT, at (203) 866-4327.