Posts Tagged Inner Ear

  • Experience Simulated Hearing Loss! Experience Simulated Hearing Loss!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Have you ever wondered what it is like to listen through the ears of the hearing impaired? There are websites that will allow you to experience various types of hearing loss. This is relevant if you have a grandchild who needs tubes, or if y...

  • Ask the Audiologist- Why is my doctor ordering a hearing test when I have dizziness? Ask the Audiologist- Why is my doctor ordering a hearing test when I have dizziness?

    By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. This seems a little counterintuitive, but it is correct. There are some conditions that can affect both our balance and our hearing. The hearing test provides valuable information for identifying the cause of your dizziness. This makes more sen...

  • Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease

    By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a condition that occurs in the inner ear. It is somewhat common, but not always well defined. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear th...

  • Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implants

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if word discrimination is very poor and the individual has significant hearing loss, 1) ...

  • Your Health Affects Your Hearing Your Health Affects Your Hearing

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC (Don White Hearing Aid Center) Diabetes and Hearing Loss Diabetes is a disease that affects all systems of the body. We have known for years that vision loss is correlated with diabetes and warrants periodic monitoring. It is now d...

  • Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implants

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if word discrimination is very poor and the individual has significant hear...

  • Ask the Audiologist

    By Tara Hartman, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have been feeling dizzy lately and my doctor wants me to get a VNG test. What is a VNG test? VNG stands for Videonystagmography. Now you know why we call it VNG! People with dizziness or balance problems may be referred by their doc...