Investment brings new hearing care service to Peterhead
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Local optician Duncan and Todd is now offering Hearsmart hearing care appointments to the people of Peterhead after investing in additional training for staff.
Duncan and Todd Opticians and Hearing Care has launched the all-in-one Hearsmart Appointments in response to the rapid growth of demand for ear and hearing healthcare services.
Hearsmart includes an advanced all-in-one ear health check and ear wax removal using Tympa technology.
Ashlee Woolley, Branch Manager at Duncan and Todd Opticians and Hearing Care Peterhead, said: “The Hearsmart appointment system is the world’s first all-in-one ear and hearing healthcare assessment device. It brings together three different diagnostic and treatment systems into one
hand-held portable system. It allows you to perform high-definition digital otoscopy, microsuction wax removal, and carry out a hearing screening.”
Trained ear care professionals will use micro suction to remove the wax which is the gold standard of wax removal and considered safer than other methods of removal.
This process is shown in HD video allowing the patient to see inside their own ear in real-time.
Ashlee Woolley explained: “Once the wax has been removed a hearing screen can then be performed to better understand whether hearing loss has been caused by a buildup of ear wax, or whether the patient has a level of hearing loss.
“If they do have hearing loss the ear care professional may refer you to an audiologist for further investigation.”
Duncan and Todd’s service comes after reports that a significant proportion of the UK population may have declining hearing.
It is estimated that there are approximately 11 million people in the country with hearing loss, making it the second most common disability in the UK.
Ashlee Woolley said: “Unfortunately many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which can show itself in a variety of different forms. Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. It often comes on gradually as we get older, but it can sometimes happen suddenly.
“After gaining a better understanding of signs and symptoms, as well as building up a picture of a patient’s lifestyle, an audiologist can offer help and advice on all options available for treatment, including private hearing solutions that best suit the patient’s individual needs and surroundings."
