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Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions

Bone anchored hearing aids are a hearing solution for individuals with outer or middle ear problems, or for some individuals with single-sided deafness. Bone anchored hearing aids transmit acoustic information to the auditory system via vibrations through the skull. These devices are often excellent solutions for our patients with recurring ear infections, surgical changes, or when…

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May is National Better Hearing Month!

May is National Better Hearing Month. The goal of Better Hearing Month is to raise awareness about the positive impact of healthy hearing and the professionals that can help improve the lives of those struggling with hearing loss. Healthy hearing means not waiting to check your hearing until hearing loss is so significant it’s impacting…

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Hearing Loss Association of America: Resources and Support

If you or a loved one have hearing loss and are looking for peer support or ways to get involved in your community please consider attending a meeting of the Jacksonville chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). HLAA is a national organization that offers support and endless resources to those with hearing loss.…

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Congratulations (soon to be) Dr. Rodriguez!

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If you have had an audiology appointment at our clinic within the past 10 months, you may have worked with our audiology extern, Ediberto Rodriguez. The audiology externship is the culmination of a four year clinical doctorate program. Students will take coursework for 3 years and their final year of training is spent full time…

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Alerts and Alarm Systems to Stay Safe with Hearing Loss

When removing your hearing devices at night, do you get a restful sleep or do you worry about a fire alarm that you might not hear?   Alert systems for individuals with hearing loss use other techniques; such as flashing lights, vibrations, lower pitch sounds, and extremely loud sounds to let you know something is going…

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Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Balance

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The organs responsible for hearing and balance are located in the same region of the body, as well as share the same neural connection to the brain. When there is an issue with one system, it is not uncommon for the other to be affected. We use information that we hear as a reference point…

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What Can Babies Hear in the Womb?

Following Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance and pregnancy announcement, many have been left wondering what exactly babies can hear in the womb. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, babies are able to detect some sounds inside and outside of the womb as early as 4 months gestation. However, the auditory system does not develop more fully…

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What to Expect During a Cochlear Implant Evaluation

A cochlear implant evaluation may be recommended to you if your hearing test indicates a moderate to severe hearing loss in one or both ears and word recognition is 50% or less. The cochlear implant evaluation serves to further assess your hearing function and helps to determine what treatment option is best suited for your…

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What is bilateral vestibulopathy?

Bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) is damage to the vestibular system in the inner ear, which is part of the balance system. In BVP both sides are affected. Basically, it is a reduced or absent vestibular function on both sides, resulting from deficits in the labyrinths, vestibular nerves, or their combination.  BVP is also known as bilateral…

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Walk-In Repair Clinic

Walk-In Repair ClinicIf you are experiencing problems with your hearing aid Walk-In clinic is available on Tue from 10am -11:30am and Thurs from 1pm – 2:30pm. No appointment necessary. To make an appointment call the Hearing Center at (904) 399-0350

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