May is Better Hearing Month and we don’t get hearing exams as regularly as we should, according to Doug Leonard, Audiologist at ASI in Atlantic. Hearing Evaluations should be as regular as eye and dental exams. It is suggested to have a baseline exam when you are 40-50 years old.

The diagnostic test is recommended for anyone who is over the age of 40 years old. It is a simple test where the patient would go in and go over some basic medical history, the Audiologist would look into their ears for any external abnormalities, and then they would go into the sound booth where they would test where their hearing is, and if needed schedule a follow up exam.

A diagnostic test could take less than an hour, cost anywhere from $25 to $50, and could potentially help save your hearing in the future.