Hearing Tests
Eye and Ear HealthUnderstanding Hearing Loss: Causes, Risks & Modern Solutions
July 24, 2025
Hearing loss is more common than most people realize—and its impact goes far beyond the ears. According to the World Health Organization, over 1.5 billion people worldwide experience some degree of hearing loss, and 430 million of them live with…
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Eye and Ear HealthUnderstanding Hearing Loss in Children: Causes, Signs & Next Steps
June 10, 2025
Hearing plays a crucial role in a child’s ability to speak, learn, and connect with others. When hearing loss goes undetected or untreated, it can interfere with key developmental milestones. At SightMD, we’re committed to helping families understand the signs…
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Eye and Ear HealthUnderstanding Newborn Hearing Screening
February 24, 2024
The Importance of Newborn Hearing Screening As you embark on this incredible journey of parenthood, there are numerous important steps to ensure your newborn's health and development. One such critical step is newborn hearing screening. In this blog post, we…
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Eye and Ear HealthIt’s Time To Be Proactive About Hearing Loss!
July 21, 2023
Be honest: When was the last time you had your hearing checked? More often than not patients admit that they had either gone more than a decade without having their hearing tested or had never had it tested. How often should…
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Eye and Ear HealthUnderstanding the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline
June 15, 2023
Instead of covering a topic about what’s in front of your eyes, this blog asks you to listen in. At some point in their lives, most people will develop some degree of hearing loss. While this seems only a natural…
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Eye and Ear HealthAre your parents showing signs of hearing loss?
May 24, 2023
Most parents and their children dread the day when their roles may be reversed: When the adult child is faced with becoming a caregiver for their aging parents. Much of the turmoil surrounding this time for aging adults is rooted…
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Eye and Ear HealthHow can I recognize hearing problems?
March 30, 2023
Hearing problems rarely cause discomfort or pain, and because the hearing loss process is gradual, it’s common to adapt to hearing loss without realizing it. If you think you might be experiencing hearing loss, ask yourself the following questions: Do I…
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Eye and Ear HealthThings You Should Know Before Buying Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids.
October 21, 2022
As we continue our salute to Audiology Awareness Month, SightMD calls attention to hearing aids; specifically, what to be mindful of in the event you should need these devices. If your hearing is checked on a regular basis, and your audiologist at some point…
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Eye and Ear HealthOctober is Audiology Awareness Month
October 4, 2022
We know. You’re probably asking, “Why is a blog that’s devoted to eye care and vision health posting about hearing (technically termed ‘audiology’)?” Good question. October is Audiology Awareness Month, and SightMD wants you to be proactive in staying on top of…
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