Patient Resources

Important Announcement: California Attorney General States That OTCs ‘May Be Outright Scams’
Recently, Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that citizens seeking help with their hearing should exercise caution when purchasing over-the-counter hearing devices. We are happy to see that Mr. Bonta sees what we have seen for years. I have had many patients come into...

Phonak? ReSound? Starkey? Which Hearing Aid Is Best for You?
Because we work with a number of hearing aid manufacturers, we are often asked which hearing aids are best. As the most trusted hearing care experts in Ventura County and Los Angeles, you would imagine the answer would be simple, but there is no single “best” hearing...

OTC Devices, Online Hearing Aids, Or A Hearing Care Package – A Comparison
When it comes to optimizing your hearing, more and more information about different hearing devices is being added online, and it’s become more difficult to assess which option is the best one when price is such a big factor. The short definition of each one is this:...

Why Are My Ears Ringing?
When your ears ring, whistle, buzz, or pulsate and the sound doesn’t seem to stop, it usually means you have what’s called tinnitus.
This is something 50 million Americans suffer from

Los Angeles’ Best Hearing Aid Clean & Check Service For Local Californians
While your hearing aids are designed to deliver crystal-clear sound for many years, their longevity solely depends on how well you look after them. Due to the nature of them sitting inside of your ear, they are subject to all kinds of bodily fluids such as sweat,...

How Can I Persuade a Loved One to Get Help with Their Hearing?
The effects of hearing loss often reach beyond the affected person to spouses, family, friends, and co-workers, which typically leads to the frustration of how best to help. Consequently, those closest to individuals with a hearing loss often look for solutions to the...

The Top 6 Myths About Hearing Loss
The first image that comes to mind when someone talks about hearing loss or hearing problems is that of one of those clunky old hearing aids your grandparents used to wear. Therefore, it is common for objections regarding hearing loss and hearing care to enter into...

What Do Your Ears Have To Do With Balance?
Your ears do more than help you to hear. Working together with other systems within your body, they also help to align your body in space, which includes staying upright and balanced. Most people who are unsteady on their feet also experience problems within their...

Is an Audiologist the Right Choice for Your Hearing Healthcare?
A variety of negative mental and physical health conditions and a reduced quality of life are among the untreated hearing loss problems. The impact of hearing loss on your overall health and that of your family decreases with a professional audiologist's hearing care....