Hearing Assessments in Cork With Medico Audiology Services

At Medico Audiology Services in Cork, we provide detailed hearing assessments for both adults and children, supporting you and your loved ones in taking the first step toward improved hearing health. Our assessments are designed to identify a broad range of hearing concerns, allowing us to deliver timely and personalised solutions for each patient. With our experienced team of clinical audiologists, you’ll receive exceptional care in a welcoming and professional environment.

Why Choose Medico Audiology Services for Your Hearing Assessment?

With over a decade of clinical experience, Medico Audiology Services has established itself as a trusted name in Cork for hearing care. Our expert-led assessments are intricately tailored to each age group, utilising the latest technology to provide accurate, reliable results. Whether you’re seeking an assessment for yourself or for your child, our clinic offers a compassionate approach and detailed diagnostic services that can make a positive difference in your hearing health.

Adult Hearing Assessments in Cork

For adults, our hearing assessments include a variety of tests to identify the type and severity of any hearing loss accurately. Each test is specifically chosen to address your individual hearing profile, providing a detailed evaluation of your ear health and auditory function.

• Pure-Tone Audiometry: This standard hearing test measures hearing sensitivity across different frequencies, helping to diagnose the type and extent of hearing loss.
• Speech Audiometry: By evaluating your ability to hear and distinguish words, speech audiometry assesses how hearing loss may impact your clarity of speech perception in quiet and noisy environments.
• Tympanometry: This non-invasive test examines the function of the middle ear by measuring eardrum movement. Results help us detect issues like middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, and potential eardrum perforations.
• Acoustic Reflex Testing: This test analyses the ear’s reflexive response to loud sounds, providing insight into nerve function and helping us distinguish between types of hearing loss, such as conductive or sensorineural loss.
• Guidance on Hearing Aids: If hearing aids are recommended, our audiologists will help you select the most suitable options based on your lifestyle and needs. Click here to learn more about our hearing aids.

If our findings indicate the need for further medical evaluation, we can also arrange onward referrals to ENT consultants to ensure you receive the best possible care.

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Paediatric Hearing Assessments in Cork

We understand that diagnosing hearing issues early is vital for a child’s development. Our paediatric assessments are engaging and child-friendly, designed to accurately test hearing abilities while making the experience comfortable for young patients.

• Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA): Suitable for infants and toddlers, VRA uses visual stimuli to encourage responses to sound, helping assess hearing in babies and children up to three years.
• Performance & Play Audiometry: For children aged 2.5 years and older, this interactive test measures hearing sensitivity through playful responses, keeping young ones engaged while ensuring accurate results.
• Tympanometry & Acoustic Reflexes: As with adult assessments, these tests assess middle ear function and reflexes, identifying potential issues such as fluid in the middle ear, which can affect a child’s hearing and speech development.
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Testing: OAE is a quick, non-invasive test suitable from birth, assessing inner ear function and ruling out more severe forms of hearing loss.
• Speech Discrimination Testing: This test evaluates a child’s ability to understand spoken words, providing a well-rounded picture of their auditory abilities and any possible impact on language development.

At Medico Audiology Services, we ensure that every paediatric assessment is conducted with the utmost attention, offering parents the peace of mind that their child’s auditory health is in expert hands. If required, we can provide onward referrals to ENT consultants to ensure that any complex cases are addressed with specialist care.

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