Cerumen, or ear wax, can be removed from the ear canal so that it does not interfere with listening or comfort, especially for individuals who wear hearing aids. Cerumen, also known as earwax, is naturally produced by the glands of the ear canal designed to moisturize the skin and protect against dust, debris and other conditions. The ear has its own natural cleaning process. However, sometimes we interfere with that process or produce more cerumen than necessary. When cerumen builds up it can cause a blockage, which may result in a pseudo hearing loss. Seeking evaluation early can help prevent more serious conditions later on. At Lake Medical Hearing Center wax removal is performed using curettes and/or suction.

A tinnitus diagnosis doesn’t have to mean a life of discomfort; there are a number of treatment options that can help manage and relieve symptoms. A hearing professional can identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus and get you on the best path forward. Tinnitus is an audiological or neurological condition, in which a sound/s is heard but an external sound is not actually being produced. Tinnitus is often reported to sound like a “ringing”, “buzzing”, “humming” sound but can also sound like “crickets”, “frogs”, or other sounds. More than 25 million people experience some kind of tinnitus. Treatment for this common condition can result in improved quality of sound and life for the person living with this condition.

Auditory Training is therapy for your brain and how you process information. Training sessions are based on your specific strengths and weaknesses, determined by your Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluation, and are meant to retrain your brain for better understanding of speech. We complete one training session per week, over an 8 week period, with re-evaluation at the end of the 8 weeks. Our goal is to rebuild your foundation of speech understanding and auditory processing.

In addition to Audiology Diagnostics and Hearing Aids, we also offer a variety of other audiology products. Including: 

• Hearing Aid TV Streamer

• Hearing Aid Remote Microphone

• Swim Molds

• Custom Molded Hearing Protection

• Custom Molds for use with Earbuds

• Earplugs and Monitors for Musicians

Hearing protection is especially important for musicians, but so is being able to clearly hear the music being played. Luckily, there are earplugs and monitors specifically designed to allow musicians to listen for the correct notes, pitches and keys. If you do not see something you are looking for, please call one of our knowledgeable offices and ask!