Hearing Assesments
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Hearing Assessments
A hearing assessment is a comfortable, non-invasive procedure tailored to each patient’s age and needs. At Franschhoek Hearing, we use carefully calibrated equipment in a sound-treated environment to accurately assess your hearing.
For young children, testing is adapted into play-based activities, while older children and adults follow a more structured process. In some cases, objective tests that do not require a response from the patient are used, allowing even very young infants to be assessed.
The goal of the assessment is to determine whether a hearing loss is present and, if so, to understand its possible cause. Where a temporary or medical condition is identifie, such as wax, infection, or eardrum damage, you will be referred for appropriate medical treatment.
If the hearing loss is more permanent, we explore the most suitable management options to support communication and daily life. Ultimately, the focus is not only on identifying hearing loss, but on understanding its real-world impact and guiding the best way forward for you or your child.
Why should I have a hearing test?
“We don’t know what we can’t hear because we can’t hear it”.
Hearing and brain function are closely connected, and even small changes in hearing can affect how the brain processes sound. Early identification and management help protect communication ability and support long-term cognitive health.
Good hearing supports confidence, relationships, and everyday communication—keeping both the mind and social connections active and engaged.
“Hearing is a blessing to us and we must never take it lightly. Those who cannot hear, they are the ones who know the importance of hearing. Let us take care of it. “
Hearing Assessments – More FAQ
What can I expect from a hearing assessment?
A hearing assessment is very different from a simple hearing screening test. A hearing assessment with an audiologist is a diagnostic procedure that is conducted using highly specialized audiological equipment and part of the assessment is conducted in a soundproof booth.
The audiologist will assess the mechanical aspects of your ears, your ability to hear sounds, to hear and understand speech, and to process different aspects of sound, such as listening in noise.
A hearing screening is a quick test to see how well you hear different tones. You either pass or fail the screening but this does not provide enough information for further assistance.
Who needs a Hearing Assessment?
Everyone! Babies, children and adults of all ages (not just those over 60).
Hearing should be assessed from the day one is born and regularly thereafter. Hearing is the sense that keeps us in touch with our world and is the key sense to developing appropriate communication abilities.
When should your hearing be assessed?
Who should assess my hearing?
