I bet you know you are wearing a hearing aid, but do you know what brand?

According to the HSE, 8% of the adult population experience significant hearing loss and require audiological intervention — that’s around 300,000 people in Ireland.

Hearing aids are a life changing rehabilitation solution for millions of people around the world with a hearing loss. The success of a hearing aid is dependent upon the expertise of the clinician, the quality of the hearing aid itself and the attitude of the patient.

At Walker Hearing Clinics your hearing will be tested by a Clinical Audiologist and a recommendation regarding hearing aids will be made to you. You will be offered the most modern and up-to-date technology to suit your lifestyle.

Branded Hearing Aids

Top-of-the-range hearing aids require a hearing test with a clinical audiologist to assess the severity of your hearing loss. Custom ear moulds will then be created to match the exact parameters of your ears, ensuring that your hearing aid fits perfectly. A generic hearing aid, on the other hand, does not require a hearing test from an audiologist and is typically suitable for only mild to moderate hearing loss. Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all. Think of reading glasses that you can buy at a pharmacy. While they may magnify what you’re reading, they won’t significantly help if you have anything more than a moderate vision issue. That’s why a fine-tuned hearing aid is a much better choice.

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Generic Hearing Aids

Generic hearing aids can potentially be harmful to your hearing. These devices are not specifically designed for your unique hearing loss, which means they could amplify sound too much, possibly causing further damage. When you purchase a prescribed hearing aid, you’re receiving professional advice from a clinical audiologist. However, when you buy a generic hearing aid, you’re typically working with a salesperson, not a healthcare professional.

Just like how our feet require shoes that fit properly, our ears need hearing aids tailored to the shape and size of our ears. You wouldn’t continue wearing shoes that make your feet uncomfortable, would you? Another danger of opting for a generic hearing aid is that if someone is disappointed with the result, they may lose faith in hearing aids altogether and avoid seeking prescribed devices.

Pricing

As you can imagine, finding the perfect hearing aid that fits your ear and suits your budget can be challenging, especially without the guidance of a professional. It’s important to note that the initial cost of generic hearing aids may appear much lower. However, what you save in money, you may lose in quality. For example, you’ll miss out on a hearing health assessment, personalized hearing solutions, professional calibration for your specific hearing loss, fittings and adjustments, access to a hearing specialist, and ongoing adjustments as your hearing changes over time.

At Walker Hearing Clinics, we provide latest, branded, innovative, hearing aids tailored to suit each individual’s lifestyle and hearing loss. Our expert, clinical audiologists are here to help you through your hearing care pathway.

You are guaranteed to be provided with a hearing aid after care service as part of your patient journey. Any check-ups you require post purchase are included in the cost of your hearing aids.

To book your consultation with Walker Hearing Clinics, call us now at (021) 234 1239 or book online.