From the Experts

Tinnitus comes from the Latin word “tinnere,” which translates to “a ringing” or “to ring.” This is a relatively unpleasant auditory perception of noise that has an internal source and is only occasionally picked up by other people.  This severity of the condition is highly relative; it may be mild enough to be ignored by certain people, while for others, the condition may be so

A hearing test, also known as an audiometry test, is used to assess a person’s ability to hear different sounds and pitches. It can help to identify any hearing loss or abnormalities and determine the type and degree of the loss.  Hearing tests may be recommended for people who have symptoms of hearing loss. If you experience difficulty hearing in noisy environments or difficulty understanding

Vertigo is characterized by a feeling of spinning, dizziness, or unsteadiness, affecting many people all over the world. Many individuals who experience vertigo are noted to have hearing disorders as well.  In this blog, we’ll talk about vertigo, its causes, symptoms, and its connection to hearing disorders. What is vertigo? Vertigo is caused by a problem with the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining

As practicing audiologists, we understand that being diagnosed with hearing loss can be overwhelming and worrying, especially when you don’t have enough information about what kind of hearing loss you have.  It can be worrisome to be diagnosed with hearing loss, but understanding the type of hearing loss you have will make it easier to find the right treatment and improve your quality of life.

Tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, affects millions of individuals worldwide. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) emerges as a promising solution, focusing not on silencing the noise but on reshaping your perception of it.  Developed by audiologists Dr. Pawel Jastreboff and Dr. Jonathan Hazell, TRT combines counseling and sound therapy to help individuals manage and habituate tinnitus sounds. Success Rates of Tinnitus Retraining

Learning about the first signs of tinnitus is key to getting an accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment. Oracle Hearing provides tinnitus evaluations in Lawrenceville, NJ. Do you ever hear noises in your brain like roaring, buzzing, hissing, or ringing? Do they bother you during the day or keep you up at night?  Tinnitus is the term for hearing such noises. While many people

Do you need to get your ears professionally cleaned? Oracle Hearing provides professional ear cleaning and earwax removal in Lawrenceville, NJ. In the right amounts, earwax can be good. In fact, it has lubricant and protective properties to help keep the ears and their environment healthy. However, too much of something is never good. As earwax travels from the interior of the canal outward, the

No two ears are alike, not even the two on your own head! For this reason, sometimes “factory standard” size earbuds don’t fit and an audiologist might have to take an ear impression of your ears to make custom sleeves or custom earmolds for your earbuds. Do eartips change sound quality? Yes, eartips can have an impact on the sound quality of earphones, including AirPods

Hearing is a key aspect of human communication. Through hearing, we can hear the sounds in our surroundings. We gather, analyze, and interpret sounds without conscious effort just like blinking or breathing does. So how can you improve your hearing? Cliche as it may sound, preventing hearing loss is one of the best ways to improve your hearing. Once the hearing is damaged, it can

Have you considered getting custom sleeves for AirPods? If you have tiny ear canals like me, it’s easy to have your AirPods get loose and pop out of your ears, sending you into a panicked frenzy searching for them! One of the most frustrating things about wearing AirPods or earbuds is not having them stay in place, especially when you multitask, walk around, or try