Audiology professionals care for patients of all ages who suffer from hearing and balance problems. Audiology is a part of the otorhinolaryngology (ENT) practice. 

Audiology services include:

• Hearing assessments for adults and children
• Evaluations and fitting of hearing aids
• Evaluation and fitting of hearing protection devices
• Custom-fitted swim and cell phone earpieces
• Assisted listening devices, such as alarms, amplified telephones, television listening devices and other technologies

"Hearing impairment currently affects 10 percent of the U.S. population. One out of every three adults over age 65 has hearing loss, and it can have a significant negative impact on a person's quality of life," says Dr. Vogelson. "Most hearing loss can be treated medically, surgically or through the use of appropriate hearing aids."