Hearing Evaluations

If you are struggling to hear clearly, the first step should be a hearing evaluation. At Fulkerson Hearing Services, we offer professional, accurate testing for adults in Chillicothe, Wilmington, Dayton, and surrounding areas. Our goal is clear: to help you understand your hearing and find the best solutions to improve it.
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What is a Hearing Evaluation?

A hearing evaluation is a series of simple, non-invasive tests that measure how well you hear sounds and speech. This goes well beyond a quick screening to create a complete picture of your hearing ability. We test for a variety of tones, volumes, and frequencies to determine the type and level of hearing loss that you likely have. The results give us a picture and information of your hearing health so we can recommend the next steps, either hearing aids or other care options to fit your needs.

When Should You Get Your Hearing Checked?

Hearing loss tends to come on slowly, which makes it really easy to ignore or explain away. Luckily, early testing can make a huge difference. You should consider scheduling a hearing evaluation if you notice:
Asking people to repeat themselves more often
Trouble hearing in noisy places
Turning the TV or radio up louder than others prefer
Feeling like others are mumbling
Ringing or buzzing in your ears (tinnitus)
Struggling to follow conversations, especially on the phone

A hearing test is a smart next step if any of these sound familiar.

Schedule an Appointment

Your Appointment: What to Expect

We do all we can to make hearing evaluations easy and comfortable. There is no pain, pressure, or even long wait times. When you visit Fulkerson Hearing Services, we will take the time needed to get to know you, understand your concerns, and explain each step along the way. A typical hearing evaluation will include:

  • A brief health and hearing history
  • A visual exam of your ears to check for wax or other blockages
  • A pure tone test to measure what pitches and volumes you can hear
  • A speech recognition test to see how well you understand spoken words
  • An explanation of your results and what they mean

We will go over everything with you in plain language without confusing charts or technical terms.

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Why Accurate Testing Matters

A proper hearing evaluation is the foundation of good hearing health care. It helps us to make recommendations for the right hearing aid features, the correct level of amplification, and the best type of device for your needs. Without accurate test results, you could end up wearing hearing aids that do not help, or worse, make hearing issues more frustrating. That is why we never rush the process of pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. We want to take the time to get it right the first time, every time.
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What Happens After the Test?

Once we have reviewed the results together, we will discuss potential options. If you do not need hearing aids, we will be honest and tell you. If you do, we will show you choices that make sense for your budget and lifestyle. There is never any pressure to buy. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions, whether that means waiting or trying out hearing aids to make a choice.

Know Where You Stand and Take the First Step

There is no need to struggle through conversations. A professional hearing evaluation is quick, easy, and essential for better hearing.

Call Fulkerson Hearing Services today to schedule your evaluation.

(740) 333-7990