What happens in a hearing assessment?

In brief

An assessment often starts with questions about your difficulties and when they occur. The ear may be examined for visible causes.

What it can mean in daily life

Usually you listen to tones through headphones and indicate when you hear them. Results may be shown on an audiogram. Other measures, such as speech tests, may also be used.

Next steps

Describe the situations you find difficult. This helps the clinician interpret the results and discuss useful next steps.