Pure Tone Audiometry

Pure-tone audiometry is a behavioral test used to measure hearing sensitivity. This measure involves the peripheral and central auditory systems. Pure-tone thresholds (PTTs) indicate the softest sound audible to an individual at least 50% of the time

Pure Tone Audiometry Test is the first steps towards evaluation of hearing loss. This audiometry test is undertaken in a sound treated room, wherein the patient is asked to wear a headphone and a bone conduction headband. The headphones are connected to an audiometer – a machine which produces sounds at different frequencies and volumes. As soon as the patient hears a sound, he/she is asked to respond by hand signals. Our audiologist will immediately make a note of the frequency or at the point you were able to hear. Audiometry test procedure may take 25-30 minutes and after its results are derived, our audiologist will discuss about hearing aids. With this test one can determine a person’s level of impairment and the way to treat it!