Specialised Services

Often described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing or roaring sound, tinnitus occurs when you hear sounds coming from an internal source as opposed to external one. This means it is a sound only you can hear. There is a range different sounds that are associated with tinnitus, one of the most common sounds is ringing. The sounds can vary with some examples including:

• Buzzing
• Humming
• Grinding
• Hissing
• Whistling

There are many different causes of tinnitus ranging from more common causes such as prolonged exposure to loud noises (e.g., concert) and ear infections but can also originate from rarer sources such as head injuries or Ménière's disease.

Managing Tinnitus

Depending on what the source of the tinnitus is, the ways in which it can be managed are all very different. In some cases of tinnitus caused by loud and sudden sounds (e.g. fireworks and loud music) will go away over a short period but for those with more chronic sources (e.g. sensitivities to noise or otosclerosis) it can be difficult to manage. At Hearing Matters, we offer comprehensive tinnitus assessments which are specifically tailored to your tinnitus symptoms. We will sit down with you during an initial consultation to establish what you aim to achieve through the treatment and how we can best treat to achieve these goals. The tinnitus assessment is carried out by one of our trained Audiologists who will take you through the process:

Medico-legal Reports

We can provide you with Medico-Legal / Special Damages reports where hearing aids, tinnitus counselling or tinnitus masking devices are indicated. We can work to your specific requirements and have years of experience in producing reports for the courts.

In addition to this we are extremely experienced in producing Audiograms for Medico-Legal purposes and further investigations wherever indicated. We can also apply these results to LCB and CLB guidelines. We specialise in cases of inconsistency and are used and trusted by many of the ENT specialists who undertake medico-legal work.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Cerezen is a custom-made product aimed to reduce Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD). We follow a specific procedure to take these special ear impressions for the Cerezen company. Custom ear pieces are made, which when worn provides cognitive awareness to jaw clenching, helping to reduce the movement. Your dentist will advise you regarding your suitability for this product.

Fluency Improvement Devices

The SpeechEasy is an anti-stuttering device. It uses proven technology to help you with your stutter. It is a worn device that fits the ear. The device is programmed by our SpeechEasy specialist specifically for each individual to help reduce and overcome your stutter.

Balance Assessments

Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) is the only balance test that can indicate the individual functioning of each of the 6 semicircular canals involved in balance. It is a fast, precise patient friendly test. It is used to help identify a range of balance disorders.