Beyond One Ear

“When the audiologist is testing someone’s hearing, it’s important to test under three conditions,” says Dr Bill Shapiro, Supervising Audiologist at the New York University Cochlear Implant Centre. “We need to test the left ear, the right ear and both ears together.”

In this compelling short interview, Dr Shapiro explains why he believes it is so important always to consider both ears when deciding on the best treatment for hearing loss.

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