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If conversations are becoming harder to follow or background noise is making communication difficult, a professional hearing assessment can help clarify what is happening.
Blackmore Audiology provides comprehensive clinical hearing assessments for adults and children aged 5+ across Blenheim and Marlborough.
We develop a full picture of your hearing using a combination of tests, including those that mimic real-life environments.
Measures hearing sensitivity across different pitches to identify possible hearing loss.
Assesses how the middle ear is functioning and can help detect fluid, pressure changes or other issues.
Evaluates how the ear responds to loud sounds and provides further information about the hearing pathway.
Measures how well you understand words and conversations, particularly when background noise is present.
Many people first notice small changes in their hearing before seeking advice. These early signs are common and worth assessing.
You may benefit from a hearing check if you:
Noise exposure is more common than many people realise. In Blenheim and the wider Marlborough region, hearing challenges may arise from years of working around noisy machinery in industries such as farming, forestry, aquaculture and viticulture.
A professional assessment helps clarify what is happening and whether any support is needed.
Some screening kiosks or free hearing checks only test whether you can detect a basic tone or beep. While this can identify obvious hearing changes, it does not assess how well you understand speech in everyday listening situations.
At Blackmore Audiology, we perform a full diagnostic hearing assessment that evaluates:
This comprehensive approach provides a clearer picture of how your hearing works in real life.
Often, people can hear sounds but struggle to distinguish words when there’s background noise. It can be immensely frustrating to hear and yet not understand what’s being said.
Speech-in-noise testing measures how well you understand conversation when competing sounds are present. This type of testing provides valuable insight into real-world hearing challenges you may face in:
A hearing assessment helps identify which type of hearing change may be present and what steps may be appropriate.
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve. This type of hearing change is often permanent and may be related to age-related hearing loss, long-term noise exposure or certain medical conditions.
Examples include:
Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound cannot travel effectively through the outer or middle ear. In many cases, this type of hearing loss may be reversible or treatable.
Common causes include:
Sudden hearing loss, particularly sudden hearing loss in one ear, should always be treated as a medical emergency.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) can occur without warning and may be accompanied by ringing in the ear, dizziness or a feeling of fullness.
Our clinic can help assess hearing changes and guide you on the appropriate next steps following urgent medical review.
If you experience sudden hearing loss, seek medical care immediately.
A hearing assessment at Blackmore Audiology is comfortable, straightforward and designed to help you understand your hearing clearly.
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Discussion of your hearing concerns, lifestyle and medical history
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Discussion of your hearing concerns, lifestyle and medical history
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Diagnostic hearing testing and speech assessment
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Clear explanation of your results
If further support is needed, we will discuss suitable options and answer your questions. The goal is understanding and guidance, not pressure.
Blackmore Audiology is a locally owned audiology clinic located at 21 Francis Street in Blenheim.
Our team understands the lifestyle of the Marlborough region, from farming and horticulture work and outdoor events to busy family gatherings and community activities. Hearing assessments are tailored to reflect these real listening environments.
We aim to provide continuity of care, clear explanations and personalised care.
