Serving Patients in Corpus Cristi, TX
FAQs
NOISE: Affects people of all ages and occurs slowly over time. It can be due to work, hobbies or recreational activities AGE: Also called presbycusis, or a gradual onset of hearing loss as we get older. It can vary from mild to severe HEREDITARY: Inherited from the parents genes EARWAX: a blockage of the ear canal from a buildup of wax INJURY: Trauma to the… Read More
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may have hearing loss. Contact Hear Again for a consultation if you… Feel people mumble or speak softly Are being told your TV is too loud Have problems understanding women & children Have problems understanding is small groups or in noise Have ringing in the ears Ask people to repeat
Absolutely! A recent survey determined that 8 out of 10 people are satisfied with their hearing aids. However, hearing aids cannot return your hearing back to normal. Every case is different and some hearing losses are more difficult to treat than others. Many factors including motivation level, severity and type of hearing loss, age on onset, years living with hearing loss can all determine your… Read More
If the hearing loss is in both ears, in most cases it is best to wear two hearing aids. We have two ears for a reason. Our brains are wired to process sound from both ears. Two hearing aids restore stereophonic hearing, making speech clearer. Sound localization, or the ability to determine the direction of the sound can only be accomplished by using two hearing… Read More
The cost of hearing aids varies with the type of technology. Hear Again offers various prices levels for all the different lifestyles, preferences and budgets. Our audiologist or dispenser will help you make an informed decision based upon your personal circumstance.
Ringing, buzzing or whistling or many various sounds coming from the ear is called tinnitus. The primary function of hearing aids is to improve hearing. However, the amplification provided by the hearing aids can sometimes “mask” the tinnitus. There are also certain hearing aids designed to produce a non repeating tune that helps “mask” tinnitus.
There are some insurances that provide a partial benefit for hearing aids. However, most insurances do not cover hearing aids. The staff at Hear Again will inform you at your consultation whether your insurance has any hearing aid benefits and/or if we are providers for your insurance.
Yes! We offer CareCredit. Through CareCredit, we offer no-interest payment plans and interest-bearing long-term payment plans up to five years!
Hearing aids can greatly improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss. For those who struggle to follow conversations, can’t hear the TV at the same volume as others in the household, or avoid going out because it is too hard to socialize, hearing aids can be a life-saver. However, when hearing aid wearers experience high-pitched whistling from their devices, they may begin… Read More
Now that you are happily wearing the perfect hearing aids for you, you probably know more about hearing aid technology than you ever thought you would. As you selected the features you wanted and learned about how to properly care for your new device, you realized that today’s hearing aids really are tiny technological marvels and are also rather delicate. For these reasons, hearing aids… Read More