UCI Otolaryngology

Learn more about bone anchored hearing technologies and see if this option is right for you. To learn more or to schedule your next appointment, contact us today.

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Hear from Dr. Djalilian to learn more about Surfer's Ear and the treatment provided by the UCI Audiology team. To learn more or to schedule your next appointment, contact us today.

BAHAs work by sending sound vibrations directly to the inner ear via the skull bone, which bypasses problems with other parts of the ear that may be interfering with hearing. This can be helpful if there are issues with other parts of the ear that are preventing sounds from reaching the inner ear. Good candidates for bone-anchored hearing aids include patients with chronic ear infections, since placing regular hearing aids can be difficult or painful when dealing with recurri...ng ear infections, and individuals with outer or middle ear abnormalities, such as a malformed external ear (absent pinna) or a narrow ear canal. BAHAs may also benefit patients with: - Single-sided deafness (SSD) - Cholesteatoma - Acoustic neuroma - Middle ear diseases Contact us today to see if bone-anchored hearing devices are right for you.

Tympanometry is used to monitor or evaluate issues affecting the middle ear. This area of the ear is behind the eardrum, or tympanic membrane. Those experiencing hearing or ear issues should have them promptly evaluated. Tympanometry is one of the diagnostic tests doctors might suggest to aid in evaluating or monitoring a problem.... To learn more or to book your next appointment, contact us today.

Electronystagmography (ENG) is a test performed on individuals with vertigo, a condition that results in the illusion of experiencing spinning motion that can cause dizziness. Involving the strategic placement of electrodes, an ENG may also be recommended for patients with other hearing-related issues. Specifically, various ENG tests evaluate the functioning of: - The acoustic (vestibulocochlear) nerve that links the inner ear to the brain to control balance and hearing - The... oculomotor nerve, which connects to eye muscle Book your appointment today.

If you think you may be among the nearly 50 million Americans with hearing loss, you’ll need to be tested by an audiologist to make a positive diagnosis. Speech testing is one of the most common ways to determine the extent of hearing loss being experienced. Involving a measure of the levels of speech an individual can detect, it’s usually done on children who are old enough to understand the instructions and adults. Get an accurate assessment of your hearing capacity with speech testing today.

A sense of balance is required for many everyday actions such as walking and running. If something is throwing this sense of balance out of whack, it can affect coordination and impact mobility and personal safety. It’s the vestibular system in the inner ear that largely affects balance. This system also helps people detect position and motion of the head. If you are having sudden or worsening difficulties with balance, an audiologist may test auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) to determine if the vestibular system is working properly. Contact us today to learn more!

Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, so you may not notice it right away. However, if you’ve been turning up the volume on the TV, looking at people’s lips instead of their eyes when they speak, or displaying other signs of hearing loss, you should visit an audiologist for testing. An audiologist usually begins by performing a comprehensive audiological evaluation, which includes several different tests that focus on different aspects of your hearing. Contact us today for your next audiological evaluation.

Hearing plays an imperative role in a child’s social, cognitive, and emotional development. If a child experiences even mild hearing loss, it has the ability to impact their language and speech development. If hearing issues are caught early in children, there are often interventions that can be explored. Any parent who is concerned should consult their child’s doctor for information on the necessary testing. Contact us today to book your next appointment.

Are you experiencing hearing loss? You are not alone. Approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, more than those with Parkinson's epilepsy, Alzheimer's and diabetes combined. Further, approximately 28.8 million adults in the US could benefit from wearing hearing aids. ... Are you ready to set up your audiological exam? Contact us today to get started.

Even with long-term exposure, sounds of less than 75 decibels aren’t likely to result in a loss of hearing. However, repeated exposure to sounds higher than 85 decibels can result in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). And the louder the sound level, the sooner it can take to experience hearing issues. If you happen to be exposed to higher decibels on a regular basis, as may be the case in certain work-related environments, you may benefit from custom ear protectors. Contact us today to get started.

In order to pinpoint a specific issue with this nerve or other parts of the nervous system responsible for sending hearing-related information to the brain, an audiologist may perform an auditory brain stem response (ABR) evaluation. It’s a test that measure reactions of different parts of the nervous system related to hearing functions. It can also be done to test hearing thresholds to determine what type of treatment to recommend to correct hearing problems. For questions or to book your next appointment, contact us today.

Hearing aids advanced to the point where hearing can be dramatically improved in both quiet and noisy situations. For the majority of the nearly 50 million Americans living with hearing loss, hearing aids can significantly improve quality of life as well. In order to ensure the right device is selected for your specific needs, you’ll need to have a hearing aid evaluation. Contact us today to get started.

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There are two types of tinnitus. The first is referred to as subjective tinnitus and only the patient is able to hear it. It may occur due to issues in the middle, outer, or inner ear. In some cases, problems with the auditory nerves may also contribute. A second, yet rare type is called objective tinnitus. With this type, upon examination, the doctor can also hear it. This may result from certain middle ear bone, blood vessel, or muscle contraction problems. Contact us today to learn more.