Real Ear Measurements in Omaha, NE
Ensuring Your Hearing Aids Are Fit Accurately
Hearing aids perform best when they are programmed specifically for your ears-not just your hearing test results. Real Ear Measurements (REMs) are an essential part of achieving that precision. At Active Hearing Health, Real Ear Measurements are a standard part of our hearing aid fitting process because they help ensure your devices deliver sound accurately, comfortably, and consistently in real-world listening situations.
While the American Academy of Audiology estimates that Real Ear Measurements are used in fewer than 30% of hearing clinics, we believe REMs are vital to successful outcomes. That’s why our patients can expect REMs to be included as part of their personalized fitting experience.
What are real ear measurements?
Real Ear Measurements are an objective verification method used to measure how sound from a hearing aid actually reaches your eardrum. During the process, a small probe tube microphone is gently placed into the ear canal alongside your hearing aid. This allows us to measure sound levels directly at the eardrum rather than relying on estimates or manufacturer presets.
This step is critical because the way sound travels through the ear varies from person to person.
Why Real Ear Measurements Matter
Several factors can significantly affect how much sound reaches your eardrum, including:
- The shape and length of your ear canal
- How the hearing aid fits inside the ear
- The size and style of the hearing aid
- Venting or openings in the hearing aid
- Individual ear anatomy
Without Real Ear Measurements, hearing aids may be over-amplified, under-amplified, or inconsistent across frequencies. REMs allow us to account for all of these variables and adjust your hearing aids with precision.
Benefits of Real Ear Measurements
Using Real Ear Measurements during the fitting process helps:
- Improve speech clarity
- Ensure comfortable volume levels
- Provide accurate amplification across pitches
- Reduce listening fatigue
- Deliver consistent performance in everyday environments
Most importantly, REMs help confirm that your hearing aids are meeting prescriptive targets tailored to your hearing loss and ear anatomy.
What to Expect During REM Testing
Real Ear Measurements are non-invasive and comfortable. During the process, you’ll hear a series of sounds while we measure how your hearing aids respond inside your ear. Adjustments are made in real time to fine-tune performance, ensuring your devices are programmed as accurately as possible.
Results are explained clearly so you understand how your hearing aids are working-and why those settings matter.
Schedule a Hearing Aid Fitting With REMs in Omaha, NE
If you’re investing in hearing aids, accurate fitting matters. Real Ear Measurements help ensure you’re getting the most benefit from your devices from day one. Call (402) 783-8253 or request an appointment online to get started.