At Helix Hearing and Helix Hearing, we have the equipment required to perform hearing tests for kids from 6 months of age at some clinic locations and from 4 years at all our clinics. Our friendly reception team will be able to direct you to your closest clinic offering hearing tests for your child.
You can expect the appointment to be approximately 30 minutes in length. If a sibling attends the appointment, it is a good idea if a second parent or guardian is able to look after the sibling in the waiting room as the testing environment needs to be very quiet and siblings may be a distraction...
Tinnitus FAQ’s
What is tinnitus?Tinnitus describes any sound that is heard but not caused by an external sound source. Tinnitus is very common and can develop gradually or suddenly.What are the sounds associated with tinnitus?Tinnitus can be heard in many different ways. The sound of tinnitus is often described as a ringing, buzzing, crickets, rushing or seashell sound. The perception of tinnitus sound completely depends on the individual.What are the first signs of tinnitus?Tinnitus is usually most noticeable in quiet situations where there are no other distracting sounds present. Therefore, tinnitus awareness...
Hearing Tests
Here at Helix Hearing, we conduct thorough hearing tests for kids, parents, and the whole family! A hearing test can establish if a hearing loss is present, and if so, the degree and type of hearing loss. An audiologist is a trained health care professional who conducts hearing tests. At Helix Hearing we conduct hearing tests for kids in Hobart and in Melbourne with our 3 clinic locations, Narre Warren and Richmond (Victoria) and Bellerive A typical appointment will include taking a thorough case history, inspecting the ears with a small camera, assessing the health of the eardrum and middle...
Hearing Aids at Helix Hearing
There is a wide variety of hearing aid styles, brands, features and technology levels. Deciding which type of hearing aid is best suited to you can seem like an overwhelming decision. At Helix Hearing we are passionate about finding the right hearing aid option to meet the needs of each individual. We are here to take you through the process of hearing aid sale from the very start, to ensure you get the most out of your hearing aids.
We believe the fitting of hearing aids should be treated as any other medical device and is an ongoing journey. We are here to guide and assist you over the...
Treatment Options for Tinnitus
Whilst there is no cure for tinnitus there are several tinnitus management strategies to help make the life of the patients easy.
How to Remove Ear Wax Blockage Fast?
Ear wax is our ear’s natural way of protecting themselves from dirt and dust, water, and foreign objects (even insects!). Ear wax is only produced in the outer third of the ear canal and for most people, their ears will clean themselves. If your ears need a bit of help there are a few ear wax removal methods, however, the fastest, safest and most gentle way in most cases is by microsuction performed by a trained audiologist, doctor or nurse.
Microsuction uses a tiny vacuum that sucks the wax gentle from the ear canal. There is generally less risk of trauma to the ear, such as eardrum...
All That You Want to Know About Hearing Tests for Kids
Hearing concerns can arise in newborn babies, pre-school as well as school-going kids. It is recommended to conduct hearing tests for kids as per their requirements during their varied stages of development.
What Aspects are considered while choosing your Hearing Aid?
There are varied options when it comes to choosing a hearing aid. At Helix Hearing, you will be guided on the various alternatives available to you once you decide to opt for a hearing aid. After taking into consideration your personal needs, the best fit will be recommended to you after discussing the following aspects: ● Preferred style● Brands with the desired technology● Pricing structure
Types of Hearing Tests
If you have a hearing issue, the place to go is Helix Hearing. The first step undertaken is thorough testing of your hearing. At Helix Hearing, we perform varied kinds of tests that help us understand in detail how sound travels through your ear and zeroing on problem areas if any.
Following are the hearing tests that are performed: