Sudden hearing loss can be a frightening experience, often arriving without any warning or pain. In this video, we share the story of Phil Amato, who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) firsthand. Phil highlights the importance of immediate action and details his journey to recovery, which included expert consultation and guidance from the Jacksonville…
Read MoreDid you know that hearing health is directly linked to your brain health? In this video, the experts at Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute (JHBI) break down the science of hearing, the different types of hearing loss, and why early intervention is critical for preserving cognitive function.
Read MoreEach year in May, audiologists around the world join together to educate the public about hearing loss and encourage people to seek help for communication challenges. Hearing loss can be present at birth, happen instantly, or, most commonly, develop over time from excessive noise exposure, aging, or a combination. In 2026, approximately 15% of Americans…
Read MoreMany patients often ask at their hearing aid consultation appointment “How long do they last?”. While there isn’t a straightforward answer, here are some guidelines. Hearing aids are complex devices requiring proper care and maintenance. Technology in general is rapidly changing every few years, and this includes new advancements in hearing aid technology. Hearing aids…
Read MoreWith spring and summer quickly approaching, we can expect more rainy days, higher humidity, and heatwaves. It’s crucial to wear hearing aids, cochlear implants, or bone anchored devices during all waking hours, but how do we navigate protecting our equipment? Performing routine maintenance and home and returning to your audiologist for troubleshooting and device repair…
Read MoreThe onset of hearing loss typically happens gradually over time, however sometimes it can happen suddenly. This could be the result of wax in the ears or a fluid buildup behind the eardrum. However, hearing loss that happens suddenly should always be treated as an emergency because another type sudden onset hearing loss can be…
Read MoreIf you are experiencing a problem with your hearing aids, we are here to help! The Hearing Center offers a Walk-In Repair Clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am and on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm. During this time, we will clean your hearing aids and perform a listening check. This will allow us to determine if the problem…
Read MoreHearing loss is more common than many people realize and the adoption of hearing aid use in the past decade has increased greatly among patients. The stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids has been lessening as well. Below are some of the more recent statistics in regards to the prevalence of hearing loss…
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Do You Have Hearing Aids to Dispose Of? Have you recently upgraded your hearing aids and have an extra set laying around? Have you inherited hearing aids and are unsure what to do with them? Please don’t throw them out! Your hearing aid is likely to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which means it cannot…
Read MoreThe holidays can be a stressful time for our loved ones with hearing loss. Most patients identify listening in background noise as the hardest situation for speech understanding. Hearing aids are beneficial in improving hearing in background noise to a degree, but many patients continue to report difficulty, resulting in withdrawal and lack of enjoyment…
Read MoreIf you’re new to JHBI, your first visit will include a comprehensive audiological evaluation before you meet with one of our medical providers. Whether your concern is hearing loss, dizziness or balance problems, tinnitus, or another ear-related issue, this evaluation gives us valuable information to help uncover the cause of your symptoms. The inner ear…
Read MoreAs described in our last blog post, the human ear can be divided into three general parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Hearing loss can occur in any, or multiple, parts of the pathway from the ear to the brain. Depending on where the hearing loss is occurring, hearing loss…
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