Online Hearing Exam  Quickly assess your abilities to hear clearly.
 

This short test is a means of quickly assessing if you might have hearing loss requiring referral for an objective hearing test and possible hearing solution.


Instructions : Read the questions below and rank your responses from 1 – 4.
Ranking : 1 being strongly disagree and 4 being strongly agree (one answer per question).

 
  Score of 1-10
Slight hearing deficit - you might want to get your hearing checked by a professional Audiologist.

Score of 11-20
Moderate hearing loss - it would be beneficial to get your hearing diagnosed and discuss solutions with a professional Audiology.


Score of 21-30
Extreme hearing loss - your hearing loss affects most of your daily activities. You should seek diagnosis and solutions.

Score of 31-40
Severe hearing loss - you are missing out on a lot in your life and it is highly suggested you seek a diagnosis and solution from a professional Audiologist.
 
 
    I have a problem hearing over the telephone
    I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time
    I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a crowded room or restaurant
    I get confused about where sounds come from
    I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves
    Many people I talk to seem to mumble (or do not speak clearly)
    I have trouble understanding the speaker in a large room such as at a meeting or place of worship
    I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly
    I Family members and friends have told me they think I may have a hearing loss
    I have to worry about missing a telephone ring or doorbell
Add up your total score and look at the results chart to the right.