COVID-19 Update

By David Bryce on 21st March 2020

In an effort to help protect our clients and their families we are taking precautionary steps in both our Aberdeen and Inverness offices. All members of staff will be washing their hands every hour and hand sanitiser is available at all times for staff and our clients. If you would prefer not to visit the office for your appointment and would prefer a home visit please give us a call and we will get this arranged. Batteries and wax guards read more

Getting on Exceptionally Well With Widex Beyond

By David Bryce on 12th January 2018

Widex introduced the new Beyond hearing aids last year, and they are their first ever Made For iPhone hearing aids. We spoke about what they have to offer in the article An Update on The Widex Beyond. They connect directly to many Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads so you can stream music, audiobooks and phone calls. The connection also offers deeper control over the hearing aids with an app that can be used as a deeply functional remote control. read more

Hearing Aid Advancements That Make a Huge Difference

By David Bryce on 13th June 2016

The advancement of technology is quite breathtaking, it seems that it is just happening ever quicker. In just the last ten years advances in computing hardware has made it possible to have a powerful computer in your pocket. Modern Smartphones are at least as powerful as laptops were several years ago. That's just one are of technology, every area is advancing and hearing aids have been no different. read more

What's Available in Hidden Hearing Aids?

By Daavid Bryce on 20th February 2017

Invisible hearing aids have always been very popular. In particular with first time users of hearing aids. There still is that idea for them that they would like a very discreet option. Most experienced hearing aid users tend to want different things. We decided to take a look at what was available for 2017 in the so called hidden hearing aids. Like we said, they are popular and most hearing aid brands have some sort of offering. read more

New Rechargeable Hearing Aid Option on Starkey Muse Platform

By David Bryce on 14th February 2017

Rechargeable hearing aids really are big news in the hearing aid world. Since their introduction late last year they have caught the buying publics' imagination. The introduction of Lithium-ion also ensured that professionals felt confident providing the devices for the first time. The latest to announce their intention to introduce them is Starkey. They recently announced that they had entered a new partnership with ZPower to bring their own read more

Rechargeable Hearing Aids Are Proving Very Popular

By David Bryce on 5th January 2017

Recently several of the hearing aid manufacturers have introduced rechargeable hearing aids. They have proved very popular with both professionals and the buying public. Rechargeable hearing aids have been around for a long time, however battery technology issues and worries about power demands have made them not much more than a novelty. Recent breakthroughs by a number of companies with Litium-Ion power packs for hearing aids has meant that read more

An Update on The Widex Beyond

By David Bryce on 22nd November 2016

Widex have now released a little more information on their new Made For iPhone hearing aid the Beyond. As we said in our recent article at EUHA (International Hearing Aid Conference in Germany) they introduced both the Beyond hearing aid and the Beyond app for smartphone. While Widex have now introduced a 2.4ghz BlueTooth radio to the Beyond (direct connection to the iPhone), it has retained both the WidexLink and a telecoil on the devices which read more

Widex introduces two new products at EUHA

By David Bryce on 22nd October 2016

It appears that Widex was not happy with just launching one new product at EUHA (international hearing aid conference) it decided to launch two. It finally introduced a remote microphone system and a made for iPhone hearing aid. A video surfaced online last week detailing the working and pairing of the new Com Dex Remote Mic. The remote mic is quite slim and reminiscent of the Com Dex to which it will connect. As per usual with Widex it read more

Using Technology To Enjoy The TV Together

By David Bryce on 26th September 2016

Watching the TV is best done in company, although this can be difficult for people with hearing loss. People with hearing loss tend to turn the volume up on the TV, which can be uncomfortable for the other people in the room. This often causes some conflict and it is one of the first things that people talk about when they come to see us. Sometimes, even with hearing aids, listening to the TV can be a little difficult, different accents, bad read more

Hearing Aids That Deliver Crisp and Full Music Sound

By David Bryce on 17th September 2016

Starkey launched the Muse in March this year with the promise that music lovers would be blown away. For the first time ever there would be a hearing device with a seperate and singular focus on music. Well it appears that they may have been right, since launching the devices have been receiving rave reviews from both the patients who wear them, and the hearing professionals who fit them. Traditionally, hearing instruments have focused on read more

New Range of Invisible Hearing Aids

By David Bryce on 22nd July 2016

Starkey was the first to market with the invisible hearing aid category with the original SoundLens a few years ago. They have just updated the range and now it even comes with a wireless version. The original hearing devices were well received by people looking for a discreet option for better hearing. However, because they were so small, there were limitations on the technology within the devices. Starkey has managed to remove those read more

Popular hearing aids that don't suit everyone

By David Bryce on 30th June 2016

Invisible hearing aids have been around for a long time, they have had a resurgence in the last few years and many of the manufacturers offer them in their portfolio of products. Starkey Hearing Technologies has been building custom hearing aids for decades. In fact, they might be the largest manufacturer of custom hearing aids in the world. They are famed for the fit of their custom hearing devices. They were the first to bring an read more

Starkey Introduces New Hearing Aids

By David Bryce on 29th June 2016

Starkey is an American hearing aid manufacturer that has delivered outstanding hearing aids for many years. They are one of only two hearing aid manufacturers who have introduced Made For iPhone hearing aids. They are constantly looking for new ways to make their hearing aids better, to deliver a better experience to their users across the world. They have just introduced a slew of new hearing aids to the market including the second version of read more

Age is not the only factor for deciding when you should get a hearing test

By David Bryce on 20th June 2016

People are inclined to think that hearing loss is just a problem for older people and put off a hearing test for that reason. While there is some truth in that, it is also true that you can suffer from hearing loss at any time during your life. There are actually many factors that can cause hearing loss or that have an effect on your hearing. So it is actually a good idea to have your hearing tested throughout your adult life. The main issue is read more

Hearing Aids & Glasses, Any Problems?

By David Bryce on 25th May 2016

We often get asked this question by people who are deciding on the style of hearing aids they are going to buy. The simple answer is no, not really. The question is usually asked when people have been reccommended or are considering BTE (Behind The Ear) hearing aids. They think that because the are on the ear they might be interfered with by the frames of their glasses. Generally they aren't and it causes no issues. read more

Widex Unique Fusion or Passion, Which is Best?

By David Bryce on 5th April 2016

The latest range of hearing aids from Widex, the Unique line has proved exceptionally popular. Even long term Widex hearing aid users are impressed with the advancement in better hearing that the Unique range brings. The Unique family offers a full line of hearing aid styles including custom In-The-Ear hearing aids, Receiver in Canal hearing aids and traditional Behind-The-Ear aids. However, it seems the two styles of hearing aids that are most read more

Phonak Virto V Hearing Aids

By David Bryce on 20th March 2016

Phonak introduced the Venture range of hearing aids last year, the latest platform now powers all of their hearing aids including the Audeo, The Bolero and the Virto ranges. They will soon launch the new Naida range of hearing aids which again will be powered by their latest platform. The Venture range has provedd to be exceptionally popular with users who really feel it delivers outstanding benefits. We have spooken about the Audeo range, now read more

The Latest Phonak RIC Hearing Aids

Phonak is a long standing name in the hearing aids profession, they were first well known for innovative solutions for children with hearing loss that went far beyond just hearing aids. However, they are now renowned for quality hearing aids for all age groups. As a Swiss manufacturer you would expect a marriage of high technical design and quality and Phonak will not let you down in that regard. The launched their latest RIC (Receiver In Canal) read more

Hearing Aids, The Starkey Z Series i90 Range

By David Bryce on the 28th February 2016

As we said the last time, Starkey is one of our premium suppliers of hearing aids and has been for some time. We have many customers who use Starkey hearing aids and are very pleased with the results. In the last article we talked about what the i110 range of hearing aids had to offer you, now we want to take a look at the i90 range. The i90 is one of the more powerful hearing aids in the Starkey Z series. It is ideal for people with an active read more

Hearing Aids, The Starkey Z Series i110 Range

By David Bryce on 12th January 2016

We have used Starkey hearing aids in Aberdeen and Inverness for many years. Simply because we have always found them to be of high quality and reliability. We have always found that they manufacture excellent custom or in the ear hearing aids. They introduced the Z Series a while ago and we have been using it with some of our customers. We thought it was time to give a run down on the different technology levels and what they have to offer. read more

Widex Unique 330 Hearing Aids

By David Bryce on the 1st February 2016

We are a Widex Approved hearing aid centre and we are your Widex experts in Aberdeen & Inverness. We are proud to be a recognised as a Widex Approved Hearing Aid dispensing Centre. Widex is one of the world’s leading hearing instrument manufacturers, built upon delivering the highest quality and benefit possible to their users. Our partnership with Widex ensures our customers, fitted with Widex hearing devices, receive the highest standard of read more

The Latest Hearing Aids From Widex

By David Bryce on the 24th January 2015

Widex launched their latest top of the range hearing aids, the Unique 440 last year. We have been using them for a while here and we are extremely impressed with the results that we have seen. The customers that we have fitted with the devices are coming up to the four month mark wearing them. The feedback from them has been outstanding from the start, but as we begin to see them for follow ups they are giving us a deeper understanding of what read more

Drying Out Your Hearing Aids

By David Bryce on 5th January 2016

It is important that you follow a good clean and care routine for your hearing aids to keep them in tip top shape. In the long run this will pay off for you, a regular maintenance cycle will reduce the amount of breakdowns you face. We spoke about it before in the article Hearing Aid Clean & Care. As a part of that regualr clean and care schedule it’s important to keep your hearing aids dry, especially in the weather we have in Scotland. We read more

Ten Things You Might Not Have Known About The Widex Unique

By David Bryce on 31st December 2015

We saw a great little post from Widex on their latest Unique platform of hearing aids. We have been suitably impressed with the hearing aids having had fantastic results with all of them we have fitted. The customers are really pleased with their hearing aids and the results they are getting. The article is called 10 Facts About Widex Unique Hearing Aids. We know that Widex UNIQUE hearing aids deliver fantastic sound quality, reliability and read more

Five Medications That Cause Hearing Loss

By David Bryce on 30th November 2015

Hearing loss can have many causes, noise, genetic predisposition, smoking and drugs among others. We don't mean the risky drugs bought on a street corner either, common (OTC) over the counter medications can cause hearing loss. It is a bit ironic that treating an underlying condition could actually cause hearing loss, but it can. Previous research has pointed to OTC medications as a possible cause for hearing loss and the latest study confirms read more

Wireless Hearing Aid Accessories From Starkey

By David Bryce on 17th November 2015

Hearing aids are no longer the stand alone devices they once were since the introduction of wireless technologies. The wireless accessories that are available now give you the opportunity to connect to your world in a way that was never possible before. Wireless accessories can deliver excellent benefits for you on a daily basis. Let's look at the range of wireless accessories from Starkey. SurfLink is the name of the range of wireless read more

Claim Your Risk Free Hearing Aid Trial

By David Bryce on 4th November 2015

You may have seen the advert on the TV, the newspaper, possibly heard it on the radio. Hard to believe, but it is true, YOU can trial the Lyric Hearing Aid Risk Free in Inverness! That is truly risk free with no obligation, so why don't you book your free consultation with us now? In conjunction with Phonak, the leading hearing aid manufacturer, we are offering a Risk Free Trial of the truly invisible Lyric hearing aid in Inverness. No deposit read more

New Hearing Aids in Aberdeen & Inverness From Phonak

By David Bryce on 24th of October 2015

Phonak has just announced the launch of a completely new range of custom in the ear hearing aids. It has launched its new custom Virto Venture range of hearing aids which now completes the Venture platform line-up. The Virto V uses the powerful Venture platform chip with the Autosense OS. Phonak presented the new range at the EUHA congress 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany. EUHA is the most important European audiology trade conference. read more

New Widex Hearing Aids in Aberdeen & Inverness

By David Bryce on 19th September 2015

Widex have just launched their newest and most technologically advanced hearing aids yet in Aberdeen & Inverness. The Widex Unique range of hearing aids was launched internationally last week and includes a full line up hearing aid types, RICs, BTEs and custom. Widex say that these are the best hearing aids that they have produced so far with some new groundbreaking features. Widex say that the UNIQUE hearing aids capture much more of the sounds read more

Don't wait to treat your hearing loss

By David Bryce on 9th October 2015

Procrastination is very much part of the human condition. We all procrastinate, putting off things that we don't necessarily like for as long as possible. Not just that, we live in a fst moving world and distractions are all around us. We all are guilty of telling ourselves that we will eventually get around to whatever we’re trying our best to avoid. Sometimes, it's harmless enough, no one will die if you don't clean the bathroom. In other read more

Still some problems with hearing the TV with your hearing aids?

By David Bryce on 24th September 2015

We find that sometimes our patients still have problems with the TV even with the best of hearing aids. A study was undertaken by Widex several years ago in the UK on the audio quality in TV shows. The research concluded that the sound quality of televised TV could be that bad that people with perfectly normal hearing had problems understanding dialogue. The problem was that the sound mixing was not done effectively to make the dialogue clearer read more

hearing Aids With Frequency Lowering, What You Need To Know

By David Bryce on 15th September 2015

The Audibility Extender is a Widex hearing aid feature that has been around for a long time. Initially it wasn't well received because of the way it sounded, however as they have updated the feature in successive hearing aid platforms it has become a fantastic tool in the armoury of audiology. It is often the last resort for certain types of hearing loss, although, it probably should be the first. read more

Wireless Hearing Aids & Mobile Phones, Getting The Best Out Of Them

By David Bryce on 5th September 2015

For most hearing aid wearers, using a mobile phone can be difficult. The speakers on mobile phones aren't fantastic and most hearing aid wearers hold the phone to the wrong place. Wen trying to take a call you should point the speaker on your phone at the microphones of your hearing aids. For in the ear hearing aid wearers they don't need to think about that. However, for people who wear behind the ear hearing aids they need to hold the phone read more

Tinnitus & Insomnia, What Can Help?

By David Bryce on 25th Auguest 2015

The different sounds of tinnitus can be both distracting and annoying during the day, but most people say that they are at their very worst when you are trying to get some sleep. This isn't surprising, tinnitus is much worse in quiet, when there is no competing sound source. The bedroom at night is a very quiet place that can make the sounds of tinnitus, seem louder and even more irritating. So irritating that you may have problems going to read more

Hearing Aids, The Information You Need To Consider

16th August 2015

Perhaps you've thought about getting hearing aids, but you have some concerns about how it will look or whether it will really help you. Hearing aids have come a long way from the massive body worn devices they once were. You now have choices that range from completely invisible in the ear hearing aids to the conventional over the ear hearing devices. There are hundreds of types of hearing aids now available, as professionals we need to read more

Smoking & Its Connection To Hearing Loss

6th August 2015

Hey, we all know that quitting the smokes is good for your health, but did you know that it will be good for your hearing? I think we are all aware of the health benefits we can expect when we quit smoking. However, did you know it will also be good for your hearing? Smokers have a higher incidence of temporary hearing loss from upper respiratory illnesse. However, they also have a higher incidence of permanent hearing loss. read more

Five Myths About Hearing Aids You Should Ignore

22nd July 2015

In our years of experience with hearing and hearing aids we have heard and given a lot of advice about hearing aids. Some hearing aid tips are obvious but they are still worth saying, like the following Then there are the more technical tips that we dispense with our hearing aids: That is all pretty good advice, but there is some advice out there that is simply wrong. Here are the 5 worst hearing aid myths we have heard. read more

Troubleshooting Your Hearing Aids When There Are Problems

12th July 2015

Occasionally you may have some problems with your hearing aids, but those problems may not in fact be repair issues. They might just be common problems that you can actually sort out your self. Lets have a look at those problems and we will include a great infographic from Widex to help. Here are some solid tips to help you care for your hearing aids read more

Tinnitus is Nearly Always Associated With Hearing Loss

5th July 2015

?Tinnitus is described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, whooshing or clicking in the ears that ranges in severity and loudness. Although much research has been done in the last few years and we are closer to an answer, we still really don't understand the mechanism and underlying process of tinnitus. We do know emphatically, that tinnitus most often accompanies hearing loss. It also appears that age-related hearing loss is one of the read more

Symptoms of hearing loss

28th June 2015

hearing loss is insiduous, it comes on slowly over a protracted period of time. Because of the nature of the onset of loss, the person who suffers with it is often the last person to realise there is a problem. This is very common, because it happens over a long period of time it isn't noticeable until a certain point is reached. Friends and family will notice the problem first, they noticed the wrongly answered questions and the louder volume read more

Hearing Aid Clean & Care

22nd June 2015

Modern hearing aids are in fact micro computers dedicated to the processing and manipulation of sound. Like all computers they contain sensitive microelectronics. The processor, or brain is connected to a microphone (which picks up sound) and a receiver (the speaker part) which platys the processed sound to you. The weakness in most hearing aids is the microphones and receiver. These miniature electronic components don’t react very well to read more

Hearing Loss & Its Effect On Cognitive Decline

15th June 2015

Many people who suffer with hearing loss feel that one of the worst aspects of hearing loss is the sense of isolation it can enforce. When it is difficult to follow conversations or ‘get the joke’, you can feel cut off from your family and friends. There is a growing weight of scientific research showing that the isolation resulting from hearing loss can also lead to cognitive decline. This leads to forgetfulness, decreased ability to maintain read more

Starkey Hearing Aids in Aberdeen & Inverness

5th June 2015

Life is better with Halo™, the breakthrough hearing aid engineered to connect directly to your patient's iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, and Apple Watch™ via our easy-to-use TruLink™ app. The ideal hearing solution for today's more mobile and plugged-in patient — Halo and TruLink deliver new standards of performance and personalization, while providing convenient control and effortless connectivity to the things they care about most. read more

Looking For Instant Ear Wax Removal ?

31st May 2015

We use microsuction for our ear wax removal services in Aberdeen and Inverness. Microsuction ear wax is a procedure undertaken by ENTs or qualified medical professionals which uses gentle suction to remove excessive or troublesome ear wax from the ear. We use an operating microscope in order that we have full visibility and a finely calibrated suction device . There are no materials or liquids used during the procedure, so there is no mess and read more

The Best Hearing Aids For You in Aberdeen & Inverness

16th May 2015

There is nothing more important to us than your satisfaction with the hearing aids and hearing healthcare services we provide. As a professional we know that satisfied customers lead to repeat business and to positive word-of-mouth for our business. We have built a vibrant business on the referral power of happy Patients. When we see new customers, one of the things we often hear is, "What is the best hearing aid for me?" read more

Looking For a Free Hearing Test in Aberdeen or Inverness?

4th May 2015

There are many steps that are part of a hearing test and hearing aid evaluation that we undertake at our Practices in Aberdeen, Inverness and across the Highlands. If you think that you may have a hearing loss or that you might need a hearing aid, you will first need to have a hearing test. The hearing test is non intrusive and usually takes less than an hour to complete. At the beginning of the hearing test, we will take a case history, this read more

Looking For Hearing Aids in Aberdeen or Inverness?

28th of April 2015

We are committed to providing the best hearing aids and hearing care service in Aberdeen & Inverness. That is why we supply digital hearing aids from only the best hearing aid manufacturers in the world at our centres across the highlands. We back up those hearing aids with world class best practice and free lifetime after care service. We only use the best and most modern hearing aids available to us, from trusted industry leading read more

Invisible Hearing Aids At Aberdeen & Inverness Hearing Services

21st April 2015

We use many different hearing aid manufacturers, this strategy allows us to fit what is best for you. each of the manufacturers has hearing aids that are labelled Invisible. we thought we would do a run down on what is available at our centres and clinics across Scotland. The IIC is small enough to be placed very deep inside the ear canal, making it virtually invisible with fantastic sound quality by Widex. Despite its small size, the IIC comes read more

Trial The Lyric Hearing Aid With no Obligation

17th April 2015

In conjunction with the manufacturer, we are offering the Phonak Lyric hearing aid for the first month with no deposit and absolutely no obligation to continue The Lyric, the truly invisible hearing aid is offered under a totally new payment concept for hearing aids. It is supplied on a monthly subscription basis with a new one being fitted a regular intervals by your hearing healthcare professional. In this way you can be sure that you are read more

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