Real Ear Measurements

Real Ear Measurements:

The American Academy of Audiology estimates REMs are done in less than 30% of clinics. We believe REMs are vital for success, so we are proud to let our patients know REMs will be a part of their fitting process! 

What exactly are REMs?

REMs are done by positioning a probe tube microphone deep into the ear canal so the sound at the eardrum can be measured. This is essential for an accurate hearing aid fit because we need to know how much sound gets to the eardrum.  The position of how the hearing aid fits into the ear canal, the overall size of the hearing aid and its vent, and the anatomy of each patient’s ear canal can significantly change how much sound reaches the ear drum.  REMs allow us to account for all those variables and ensure the hearing aids are programmed perfectly for each person’s hearing loss and ear canal.