Are you having trouble hearing in certain situations? Are you over 45? According to the CDC, you could become one of the 7.1% of people who wear hearing aids. There's an easy way to find out -- taking a hearing aid test. Keep reading to learn more about what these tests are like.

What Happens at A Hearing Aid Test?

You start off by making an appointment to see an audiologist. These are licensed professionals who know how to conduct these tests and also how to program hearing aids to account for your level of hearing loss. When you get there, they will discuss any issues that you are having with your hearing, and then they will have you take the test.

What Does the Test Consist Of?

You're going to take the test in a little soundproof booth. You enter by one door, where the audiologist will follow you in and get you set up with any headphones if needed, and then they will go into another room in the booth. You'll be able to see them through the glass. After a brief microphone check to make sure that you can hear them, they will start the test.

There are a couple of parts to this test. They may start off by having you repeat certain words back to them while they cover their mouth with something. While they do this, they may adjust the volume. After that, they will play certain sounds for you, ranging from a high-pitched beep to a deep bass-like tone. They will be raising and lowering the volume as the test continues. You're supposed to raise your hand every time you hear a sound.

What Happens Afterwards?

Your audiologist will show you a graph. The markings represent what your hearing range is, such as how many decibels you hear something and also whether you hear high-pitched sounds well or low-pitched sounds. There's a normal range and then there's hearing loss. They will discuss the results with you and make suggestions. There are hearing aids that can boost certain ranges to normal. Then they can help you find the aid that works for you.

Are you looking for a local hearing aid test? Contact Accuracy First today to schedule your appointment.