A Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation consists of hearing threshold and speech testing
performed in a sound-treated room to determine whether a hearing loss is medically
treatable. The testing measures the degree and defines the type of loss. Advanced
procedures are performed to determine the patients comfortable and uncomfortable
listening levels to assure proper selection and adjustment of hearing aids.
Tympanometry/Impedance Testing diagnoses conditions of fluid accumulation, perforated
eardrum, Eustachian tube dysfunction and other middle ear problems.
Neuro-diagnostic Testing includes a variety of specialised tests to assist physicians
in evaluating dizziness, imbalance, tinnitus (head noises), acoustic tumors and other
neurological disorders.
A video otoscope makes it possible to view and photograph your outer ear, eardrum
and ear canal. The video otoscope emits light through a fiberoptic cable which is
attached
to a hand-held camera. Images of your ear and ear canal are displayed on a full-color
monitor.
These images can be output on a special color printer and you can have them sent
to your
medical professional for further evaluation.
Victorian Hearing and Advisory Service
532 City Rd, South Melbourne Ph 03 9690 0450
152 Millers Rd, Altona North Ph 03 9325 1200