Hearing Aid Fittings

Your hearing deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Let us customize your hearing aid fitting so you can enjoy life without limits.
Patient receiving a customized hearing aid fitting in a clinic setting

Hearing Aid Fittings

Better hearing requires more than just hearing aids. Hearing your best means having the right technology — fit specifically to your unique hearing needs — for the environments you find yourself in most often, and maximizing that technology with better communication strategies.

Anytime someone is fit with new technology, there will be an adjustment period. Regardless of whether the person you’re communicating with has an untreated hearing loss or is using hearing aids for the first time, the following communication tips can be used to enhance your conversations:

  • Sit or stand 3 to 6 feet away to maximize audibility
  • Stay at eye level to help with visual cues
  •  Make sure you have the person’s attention before speaking
  • Use facial expressions and gestures to accentuate your message
  •  Raise your voice slightly
  • Speak slowly and distinctly
  • Use short, simple sentences
  • Rephrase your words if the person is having a hard time understanding you
  • To avoid distortion, don’t speak directly into a person’s ear
Hearing aid consultation showing device options and accessories
Hearing specialist explaining different hearing aid styles to a patient
Hearing aid being carefully fitted and adjusted for comfort and clarity
Visual guide showing 3 to 6 feet distance used in hearing testing

Sit or stand 3 to 6 feet away to maximize audibility

Graphic comparing clear communication and unclear speech

Use short, simple sentences

Speech and sound icon used in hearing tests

Raise your voice slightly

We can help with better communication techniques

We recommend booking an appointment for a comprehensive hearing consultation so that our hearing care providers can find out more about your specific type of hearing loss and lifestyle. We’ll discuss your unique communication issues at great length and help you make an individualized treatment plan. Contact us to schedule a complete consultation.

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The Hearing Center at Eye Consultants of Atlanta has been restoring the richness of sound for patients for over 7 years.

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