The world of 3D printing is growing at a rapid pace. From highly technical applications in medicine, industry, and architecture to hobby uses at home, this field is going gangbusters. No matter the use, essentially 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that creates a physical object from a digital design. These days you can… View Article
The 7 Advantages of Audibel’s A4iQ Technology
Hearing aid technology is rapidly changing. The hearing aids of today are a lot more advanced than those from even just a few years ago. From longer lasting batteries that are fully rechargeable and last for more than 24-hours to the ability to stream audio so you can hear your grandchildren on the phone and… View Article
How Veterans Can Get Help For Hearing Loss
The short answer to the question of how veterans can get help for hearing loss is that many can get access to both free or low-cost audiology services and hearing aids through their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health benefits if they meet the eligibility requirements for hearing services. The VA contracts with many of… View Article
Understanding The Sound of Your Voice
One of the comments I hear from patients as they are being fit with hearing aids for the first time is “I can hear my own voice!” This is often said with some surprise. For most patients this is not a problem, as the awareness of their voice goes away quickly, often within the fitting… View Article
“FITTING” OUTSIDE THE BOX
Written by: Judy Rasin, Audiologist Hearing care specialists sometimes meet patients who describe difficulty hearing, often especially in noisy or challenging environments, and yet (to our surprise) have normal audiometric findings. Complaints of difficulty understanding speech in noise is expected in our patients with measurable hearing loss, and we approach these patients with recommendations for… View Article
A New AI Hearing Aid That’s More Innovative Than Ever
Hearing aid technology keeps advancing all the time, which is why we’re not surprised that AI hearing aids in Long Island, NY are becoming available. From better audio clarity to surprising new tracking features, one company is developing hearing aids that may change—and even save—lives. What can AI hearing aids do? The Starkey Livio AI,… View Article
What to Know When It’s Time to Buy a Hearing Aid
Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from some form of hearing loss, which means millions of Americans will also use hearing aids at some point in their lives. If your audiologist has prescribed the use of one of these devices, it is important to know the differences in the various options you have when you go… View Article
Tips for Hearing Aid Troubleshooting and Repair
Have you been having issues with your hearing aids lately? Perhaps it feels as though they have not been as effective as they once were. This is definitely possible—like any other piece of technology, hearing aids will occasionally have technical problems and may require a tune-up or hearing aid repair in Long Island, NY for… View Article
What’s Included in a Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation?
Audiologists and other hearing health professionals will routinely conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations, which feature multiple different tests to get a holistic picture of a person’s hearing health. What’s included in a comprehensive hearing evaluation in Long Island, NY? Here’s an overview of what you can expect. Pure tone tests The pure tone hearing test is… View Article
Four Hearing Aid FAQs
Hearing aids can greatly improve quality of life for people who suffer from hearing loss. Whether you have always struggled with hearing problems or you’ve recently begun noticing issues with your hearing due to aging, using a hearing aid can significantly improve your ability to hear and help you feel more engaged with your career… View Article