CUHK Medical Centre Audiology Services

We provide different audiological services, including audiological assessment, hearing aids prescription and auditory implants programming conducted by our audiologists. We provide a range of hearing aids from different brands and models for in-house trials, allowing clients to choose suitable hearing aids according to their personal needs. Eligible elderly can pay the fee with health care vouchers.

Hearing Aids Prescription

Hearing is essential for career, study, social interaction, and leisure activities. Hearing impairment can affect clients’ quality of life and cognition. If you experience hearing difficulties, it is recommended to arrange audiological assessment with audiologists and prescribe hearing aids if required.

How do you notice hearing difficulties? When should I approach for audiological assessment and hearing aids prescription?

When you have communication difficulties with family or friends, such as :

Cannot perceive speech completely in noisy situations
Ask for repetition or “huh?” when talking with others
Raise the volume when listening over the phone or watching TV
Cannot perceive environmental sound, such as ringtone of phones, alarm clocks, warning signals, or cars approaching
High concentration is required in listening and it causes fatigue

General Functions of Hearing Aids

Different channels for programming the gain levels in low, mid and high frequencies according to individual hearing loss configurations
Directional microphone
Noise reduction
Wireless connection with mobile phones (for specific brands of mobile phones)

Prescription Process

In-house Trial: 90 minutes

Audiological assessment (or hearing aids prescription based on audiological reports issued by accredited audiologists or specialist doctors within 9 months)
Selection of appropriate hearing aids models
7-14 days are required for ordering