We believe in offering not just a product, but a personalised hearing solution based on the patients’ unique needs and personal circumstance. If you are seeking a professional service in a warm, friendly and inviting environment, then look no further.
At the Paarl Hearing Centre we believe in delivering the best possible hearing healthcare service to both children and adults in a dignified and considerate manner. We value all of our clients and strive to ensure that your visit is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. No doctor referrals are needed for hearing tests, unless required specifically by your medical aid. We adhere to medical aid rates and if you have any questions in regard to your visit and our rates, feel free to give us a call and our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist and advise.
Hearing Tests
- Adult Diagnostic Hearing Tests
- Children Diagnostic Hearing Tests
- Screening Hearing Tests
- Flight Medical Hearing Tests
- Industrial Hearing Tests, including Baseline and Exit audiograms
- Tinnitus management
- Neonatal hearing screening
School Screenings
School hearing screening plays an important role in identifying children who might have a hearing loss. An unidentified hearing loss could be the root cause of decreased academic performance, behavioural-, self-esteem- and socio-emotional problems in a child’s life. Even a minimal hearing loss can make it difficult for a child to listen and learn in a classroom. A simple hearing screening will be able to detect if there is a problem with your child’s ears and provide you with the correct referral and intervention options. The Paarl Hearing Centre bus is fully equipped and soundproof. We currently offer annual school hearing screenings to multiple schools in our area. We might already be coming to your school so keep a look out, otherwise reach out to get more information regarding the service!
Services of the Paarl Hearing Centre Mobile Unit include:
- Diagnostic Hearing Tests
- Hearing aid consultations
- Hearing aid fittings
- Validation of the fitting of your hearing aid
- Ear mould tubing replacements
Hearing Aids
- We offer and support Phonak, Hansaton and most
of the leading hearing aid products. - We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on hearing
aids, unless otherwise specified by the Audiologist. - We also offer most leading hearing aid brands.
- When we fit your hearing aid, we can test its functioning
in your ear, to ensure that it is set correctly for best
results. - Mini services are provided on our premises while
you wait. - Replacement of ear mould tubing.
- Hearing Aid accessories and maintenance of products.
- All hearing aid batteries are available.
Hearing Protection
- Noise-Ban Custom and Noise-Ban Soft
- In-Ear Monitors and MusicEar for the musicians
- AquaBlock (Swimming plugs)
- ShooterPlugs for hunters and marksmen
- MotoEar and MotoCom for motorcyclists
- Snore/Sleeping plugs
- Hearing Protection
- Custom Sleeves for earphones of your own in-ear
monitors
Bioarmor Hearing Health
BioArmor Hearing Health™ from the
Premier Micronutrient Company (PMC) is
a micronutrient designed to address tinnitus (ringing in your ears) as well as protect your hearing and improve your general health.
This Hearing Health Supplement provides the best supportive approach for; ringing in the ears, balance problems as well as other hearing issues that are common today.
The Hearing Health patented formulation has been carefully engineered after extensive scientific study. This amazing product was developed using 30 years of antioxidant micronutrient science and has been vigorously tested with the US Department of Defense, NASA, the US Navy and the US Marine Corps.
This product can be obtained through Paarl Hearing Centre and for more information on the product.
Wax Removals
Ear wax also known as cerumen is produced by skin glands in the ear canal. It is normal to have wax in the ear as it serves to protect the ear. Wax is self-cleaning and therefore it is not necessary to use earbuds or any other object to in the ear canal. However, some individuals are prone to wax build-up and in these cases the wax could block the ear canal causing a conductive hearing loss. It is then advised that a professional removes the wax.
The reason for this is that you might damage your eardrum or push wax even deeper into the canal. However, some individuals are prone to wax build-up and in these cases the wax could block the ear canal causing a conductive hearing loss. It is then advised that a professional removes the wax.
How does it work?
Your audiologist will use an otoscope to look in the ear canal and would inform you if wax removal is necessary. We use different methods of removing wax including syringing with lukewarm water or using a curette, depending on the type and location of the wax. It might be necessary to first use a product to soften the wax to make the removal process easier.
Methods such as at home ear candling is not advised as it can be very dangerous.
Auditory Processing Evaluations (APD)
Auditory processing is commonly known as what a person’s brain does with the information their ear hears. The brain must correctly decipher what is heard by the ear in order to attach meaning to the particular sound. Auditory Processing incorporates the abilities of attending to, discriminating between, organising, recognising and understanding an auditory signal. Some signs of APD may include:
- Difficulty to following verbal instructions.
- Difficulty to hear in background noise
- Being easily distracted or struggling to remain attentive
- Struggling to following someone who talks fast or has a different accent
- Having learning, reading, spelling or writing difficulties
An audiologist is the only medical professional who can diagnose an auditory processing disorder. The Paarl Hearing Centre offers Auditory Processing evaluations and will guide you through the intervention process of improving your auditory processing skills.