Types of hearing loss

Hearing loss can mean many things, from the slight inability to hear birds sing to total deafness. Confused about the type of hearing loss that you or a loved one has? Read on.

CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS

Conductive hearing loss happens when sound doesn’t travel efficiently from the outer ear and into the eardrum and bones of the middle ear.

SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS

Sensorineural hearing loss happens when there is damage to the inner ear or to the nerves that travel from the ear to the brain.

DISCRIMINATION LOSS

Having a hearing loss does not simply mean the inability to hear loudly enough.

WHAT IS TINNITUS?

Where does that noise in my ears come from? It might be tinnitus.

HEARING LOSS IN ONE EAR

Difficult to determine where a voice is coming from? You may have a hearing loss in one ear.

HOW YOUR HEARING WORKS

How does the ear work? And what does it mean to have a hearing loss? Download a free e-booklet!

THINK YOU HAVE A HEARING LOSS?

If you think you have a hearing loss it is important to see a hearing care professional. Visit our Shop Finder to find a hearing care professional near you.

ONLINE HEARING TEST

Our online hearing test is very easy to complete. All you have to do is answer five simple questions and listen to a few sound examples. You will receive your results immediately.

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