The following questions will help you determine if you need
to have your hearing evaluated by a medical professional:
Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
Yes
No
Do you have trouble following the conversation when two or more people
are talking at the same time?
Yes
No
Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?
Yes
No
Do you have to strain to understand conversation?
Yes
No
Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?
Yes
No
Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?
Yes
No
Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?
Yes
No
Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?
Yes
No
Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?
Yes
No
Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?
Yes
No