Clarity Professional Hearing Aid Center

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Practical help for before and after your visit — what to bring, what to ask, how to look after your hearing aids, and where to find trustworthy information.

What to bring

  • Your hearing aids, if you already wear them
  • A list of your current medications
  • Your insurance card, so we can check your benefits
  • A family member or friend — a familiar voice helps during testing and it's good to have a second set of ears
  • Your reading glasses, if you use them
  • Notes on where hearing is hardest for you (restaurants, TV, phone, church…)

Questions you might ask

  1. What type and degree of hearing loss do I have?
  2. Would hearing aids help me — in one ear or both?
  3. Which style would suit my hearing, my hands and my lifestyle?
  4. Rechargeable or batteries — which would be easier for me?
  5. Can I try hearing aids before I decide?
  6. What follow-up visits and adjustments are included?
  7. Does my insurance offer a hearing aid benefit?
  8. Will they work with my phone and TV?

Clarity Professional Hearing Aid Center · 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 201C, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · (904) 820-4600

A few simple habits keep hearing aids sounding their best. Your own model may have specific instructions — we'll go through them at your fitting.

  • 01

    Wipe them daily

    Use a soft, dry cloth or tissue at the end of the day. Never use water, alcohol or cleaning sprays unless we've given them to you.

  • 02

    Keep them dry

    Take them out before showering, swimming or using hairspray. If they get wet, dry them off and call us — don't use a hairdryer or oven.

  • 03

    Charge or open overnight

    Rechargeable aids go in the charger each night. With battery models, open the battery door at night so moisture can escape.

  • 04

    Check for wax

    Wax is the most common reason a hearing aid sounds weak. We'll show you how to check and change filters, and we're happy to clean them for you.

  • 05

    Store them safely

    Keep them in their case, away from heat, and out of reach of pets — dogs love to chew hearing aids.

  • 06

    Come in for check-ups

    Regular clean-and-checks keep them working like new and let us fine-tune them as your hearing changes.

    Book a clean & check

Audiogram
The chart of your hearing test results, showing the softest sounds you can hear at different pitches.
Receiver-in-canal (RIC / RIE)
A small hearing aid that sits behind the ear, with a thin wire to a speaker in the ear canal. The most popular style today.
Behind-the-ear (BTE)
A hearing aid that sits behind the ear with a tube or hook to the ear. Often used for more severe hearing loss.
In-the-ear / custom
A hearing aid made to the shape of your ear, sitting partly or fully inside it.
Rechargeable
Hearing aids you place in a charger overnight instead of changing tiny batteries.
Bluetooth streaming
Sending phone calls, TV or music straight to your hearing aids from a compatible device.
Telecoil (T-coil)
A feature that picks up sound from hearing loop systems in places like churches and theaters.
Auracast™
A newer Bluetooth broadcast technology that lets hearing aids tune in to audio in public places that support it.
Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears. It often comes with hearing loss, and many hearing aids include features to help.
CROS
A system for people who hear well in only one ear: it sends sound from the weaker side to the better ear.

See all questions & answers

  • Prices vary based on the technology and features that fit your hearing and lifestyle. We'll walk you through your options in plain language, with no pressure, so you can choose what's right for your needs and budget. We're happy to discuss pricing and any insurance or financing options during your visit.

  • Some plans offer a hearing aid benefit and others don't. We'll help you understand your coverage and make the most of any benefits you have. Bring your insurance information to your appointment and we'll look into it together.

  • It's relaxed and completely painless. We'll chat about what you've been noticing, then check how well you hear different pitches and understand speech in a quiet room. Afterward we explain your results in plain language — the whole visit is comfortable and pressure-free.

  • If you have hearing loss in both ears, two hearing aids usually help you understand speech better, tell where sounds are coming from, and hear more comfortably in noise. We'll always give you an honest recommendation based on your hearing — never a sales pitch.

  • Rechargeable hearing aids are popular because there are no tiny batteries to change — you simply place them on a charger overnight. Some people still prefer traditional batteries. We'll help you pick what's easiest and most reliable for you.

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Still have a question?

Call us — we're always happy to talk it through, with no pressure.

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