What is an audiologist?
Audiologists are health care professionals who diagnose, manage, and treat
hearing, balance, or ear problems.
They work in the field of audiology,
which is the science of hearing and balance.
They determine the severity and type of hearing loss a patient has and
develop a plan for treatment. Audiologists counsel patients, manage
hearing loss prevention programs, assist patients with the management of
ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and design educational plans for
children.They specialize in hearing aids, inner ear implants, and
assistive listening devices.