Dr Tami Mehl Audiology prides itself on fitting technologically advanced hearing aids from the best manufacturers available, chosen to suit your personal needs. We are proudly independent of any hearing aid manufacturer or commercial company, which means we can recommend any brand available in South Africa and choose the device that genuinely suits your hearing, lifestyle and goals.
We strongly encourage every patient to test drive a selection of appropriate hearing aids and to take up a trial period before deciding. Once you purchase, ongoing servicing and support remain a priority at both our Bedfordview and Sandhurst practices. With advances in technology, approximately 95% of people with a sensorineural hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids.
Our audiologists help you select the most appropriate solution in the context of your lifestyle and goals. Because we are independent, we attend regular and diverse training to stay current with new technology across all manufacturers.
Hearing aids come in several styles, including completely-in-the-canal, in-the-canal, in-the-ear and behind-the-ear options. Most current technology, including Bluetooth and wireless features, is available across these styles.
Using advanced equipment we perform Real Ear Measurements (REM), placing a tiny microphone close to your eardrum to measure how your ear actually responds to sound. This gives a personalised result rather than the estimate that fitting software alone provides.
FAQs
Common signs include struggling to follow conversation in noisy places, turning the TV up louder than others prefer, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or feeling that people mumble. The only way to know for certain is a diagnostic hearing test. With modern technology, around 95% of people with a sensorineural hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids.
No. Dr Tami Mehl Audiology is proudly independent of any hearing aid manufacturer. This means we can choose from any brand available in South Africa and recommend the device that genuinely suits your hearing, lifestyle and goals rather than one we are tied to.
Yes. We strongly encourage every patient to test drive a selection of appropriate hearing aids and to take up a trial period before deciding. Hearing in your own everyday environments is the best way to make an informed choice.
Real Ear Measurement (REM) is a verification step where a tiny microphone is placed close to your eardrum while sounds are played, measuring how your ear actually responds to the hearing aid. REM lets us fine-tune the device precisely to your hearing, which is why it is a core part of every fitting we do.
Most types of hearing loss affect both ears fairly equally, and roughly 90% of patients benefit from two hearing aids rather than one. Hearing with both ears helps you locate where sounds come from and understand speech in noise far better than relying on a single good ear.
Some medical-aid plans offer a benefit towards hearing aids, often through a device or appliance allowance, but this varies widely by scheme and plan. We recommend checking your available benefits with your medical aid before your fitting. We can provide quotes and documentation to help you claim.
