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Hearing aids are state-of-the-art medical devices<\/a> designed to provide the exact amount of amplification you need in order to hear well in various environments. These devices come with pre-set programs that work in general situations; however, you may find yourself in a listening environment where you need a bit more of a boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Pre-Set Hearing Aid Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first step in getting a hearing aid<\/a> that\u2019s programmed for your exact hearing needs is to get a hearing test. The results of your hearing test are charted on an audiogram, which is a visual representation of your hearing loss. Your audiologist then uses the audiogram to program your devices so they provide the right level of amplification in the right frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s hearing aids<\/a> offer pre-set programs that your audiologist will fine-tune. The purpose of these different programs is to provide the right amount of amplification no matter where you are. For example, the program you need when you\u2019re buying produce at the bustling West Seattle Farmers Market<\/a> is different than the one you\u2019ll need when you get home. Most modern devices can switch between these programs automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Custom Programs Are Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your hearing test, you\u2019ll want to talk to your audiologist about your lifestyle habits so they can determine if you could benefit from custom programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commonly requested custom hearing aid programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n