Online Hearing Test

I have a problem hearing over the telephone.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have trouble understanding things on TV.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have to strain to understand conversations.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have to worry about missing a telephone ring or doorbell.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background, such as a crowded room or restaurant.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I get confused about where sounds come from.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I have trouble understanding the speaker in a large room, such as at a meeting or place of worship.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

Many people I talk to seem to mumble (or do not speak clearly).

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly.

Never Occasionally Half the Time Always

Family members and friends have told me they think I may have a hearing loss.

No Yes

Do you have a blood relative with a hearing loss?

No Yes

Please complete the form to obtain information about your score.

Your hearing is fine. No action is required. However, it is important to protect your hearing against loud noises, music, machinery, etc.

Also, if any of the following conditions exist, you should be seen by our Hearing Instrument Specialist.

Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
History or sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
Acute or chronic dizziness.
Unilateral (one ear) hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
Visible evidence of significant cerumen (earwax) accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
Pain or discomfort in the ear.

These recommendations are supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. and American Academy of Audiologists

Your score suggests that you may have a problem with your hearing. We recommend you schedule an appointment with our professionals for a complete evaluation of your hearing.

Please call 215-646-7879 for your appointment.