Free Hearing Test

Our free hearing test takes about 30 minutes. We first talk about your hearing difficulties, then measure your hearing in a quiet room and explain the results in plain language. There is no obligation to buy.

Why is a hearing test important?

Hearing loss often develops slowly. At first people start to miss words in busy places, turn the television up or often say "pardon?". Hearing loss that is noticed early is easier to guide in the right direction. We therefore recommend a regular hearing test, especially after the age of 50 or whenever you notice a change in your hearing. If you already use hearing aids, repeating the test every six months helps you notice changes early and keep your hearing aid settings up to date.

What happens during the test?

• Initial talk: We talk about the difficulties you have, your health history and your daily habits.
• Ear examination: Your ear canal and eardrum are checked with an otoscope. If something such as earwax could affect the test, we will tell you.
• Pure-tone audiometry: In a quiet booth you wear headphones and signal when you hear the quietest sounds at different pitches.
• Speech understanding test: We measure how clearly you understand words.

How are the results assessed?

At the end of the test we look at your audiogram together and explain in plain language whether you have hearing loss and, if so, its degree and type. If needed, we suggest that you see an ear, nose and throat doctor. If a hearing aid is suitable, we explain the options and the SGK (Turkey's Social Security Institution) process. The decision is entirely yours; we will not rush you while you think it over with your family, work and social life in mind.

What to know before the test

• The test is free and there is no obligation to buy a hearing aid.
• It takes about 30 minutes and is painless.
• You can bring your previous test results and the hearing aid you use, if you have them.
• If it is difficult for you to come to the centre, we can do the test at your home.