Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2015 / January 2016 | Page 87

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The decision to have

hearing aids
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or some, the decision to wear
hearing aids, or even to just have
a hearing test, can be a daunting
one. Which is why, at Wight Sound
Hearing, they do all that they can to make
this initial process as comfortable and
stress-free as possible, with no obligation
or sales-pressure.
Their priority is ensuring customers
have the most suitable hearing aids to
meet their individual needs, from the
widest range available in the UK.
Buying and wearing hearing aids is
often mistaken to be similar to buying
and wearing glasses, where your initial
test will result in a prescription, and you
can walk out that day with perfect vision.
Although many, if not all, of their
customers that leave having had new

hearing aids fitted, are pleasantly
surprised with the level of initial
improvement, hearing aids are a little
more complex than glasses.
It is very rare that a brand new hearing
aid will provide a client with perfect
hearing in every kind of situation without
some tweaking, which is why it’s wise to
choose a local dispenser, that you will not
need to travel a great distance to, for the
necessary adjustments.
Colin Stockdale, RHA, MSHAA, AIHHP
(Executive Member), and owner of Wight
Sound Hearing, said: “Fitting hearing-aids
is an art rather than a science. Customers
often need a few visits to ensure the
most effective and comfortable outcome,
which can be costly and inconvenient, if
you don’t buy locally. We can adjust your

hearing aid to amplify the soft sounds
you don’t hear well without making other
sounds too loud.
“Features that can minimize
background noise also need to be set
properly so you can hear as clearly as
possible in any environment, from a
party to inside the car. Getting the aids
to work well for you when you’re on the
phone can add another challenge but
we’re always here to help with anything
at all.”
Visit Wight Sound Hearing for a friendly,
professional, and most importantly local
service, to ensure your hearing aids
are perfectly tailored to your individual
needs. Find them at 12 High Street,
Shanklin or call 01983 865959.

www.visitilife.com

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