Archive for the ‘Hearing Loss’ Category

Speech Guard E

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Speech Guard E  is in the new Alta Hearing Devices.  What is it?  Speech Guard E is a refined amplification strategy that makes sounds clearer and more natural sounding without “hearing” the device change volume as the volume of the world around changes.In stable sound environments, the system responds slowly and ...

Exciting New Hearing Aid offered by the Atlanta Hearing Doctor

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

  Every once in awhile a new device system comes along that really catches my attention.  The new Oticon Alta is one such a device.  The Alta introduces a new  approach, for me as an audiologist, to factor in more personal dimensions into each of my hearing aid fittings.  I can ...

Tinnitus….What IS that Ringing in My Ears??

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Tinnitus is the term for the perception of sound when no external sound is present. It is often referred to as “ringing in the ears,” although people describe it as hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking.  Tinnitu can be intermittent or constant, and can range from very soft to extremely loud. ...

Tinnitus? Ringing, Buzzing, or Chirping Sound in Your Ears?

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

What causes my ears to ring?About 50 million people in the United States and 1 of every 5 people in the world suffer from tinnitus (tin-night-us or tin-i-tus), a bothersome and sometimes debilitating condition that affects the auditory system.Many things can cause tinnitus including wax buildup, certain medications, head or ...

Hearing Aid History: From Ear Trumpets to Digital Technology

Monday, November 5th, 2012

Hearing loss has been a problem for as long as humans have been around and because hearing loss affects people’s ability to connect and form relationships with others, hearing devices were quickly developed to help those who could not hear.   Here’s a short history of hearing aids – a brief guide ...

Become a Better Hearing Booster

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

According to Better Hearing Institute Executive Director Sergei Kochkin, PhD, “outdated notions about hearing aids are inhibiting people from addressing their hearing loss, and public perception of hearing aids hasn’t kept pace with the new technologies and discreet designs of today’s devices.” Does this sound familiar to you? Do you know ...

Thank You for Your Continued Support

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

I realize you and your love ones have many options to choose from when it comes to selecting a provider for your hearing healthcare care needs. Your selection of my office, the Atlanta Hearing Doctor, is sincerely appreciated, and a partnership I work hard to honor.Recently, my audiology practice has become Audigy Certified. This certification is one ...

Atlanta Hearing Doctor Supports Breast Cancer Research and Better Hearing

Sunday, October 28th, 2012

With Special Edition “Think Pink” Hearing Aids, The Atlanta Hearing Doctor Supports Breast Cancer Research and Better HearingThis October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month will celebrate 25 years of making a positive difference for women and their families in communities around the world. Dr. Maria Wynens, the Atlanta Hearing Doctor, is ...

THE ATLANTA HEARING DOCTOR GOES PRIMETIME ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TV SERIES

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

The National Geographic Channel’s new television series “The Great American Manhunt” taps into the audiology expertise of Dr. Maria Wynens, the Atlanta Hearing Doctor, to help “find their man” during the “Captain Courage” episode scheduled to air Thursday, June 21st, at 7pm. The new reality CSI-type of show follows a team ...

OTICON INTIGA FREE EVENT SCHEDULED!

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Join us for our, free, no-obligation test drive of the new Oticon Intiga hearing aid.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, I will be holding a special event where people can obtain a free-hearing screening, a free demonstration of the Intiga, and a free two-week trial with ...