Types of Hearing Loss

Not all hearing loss is the same. Treatment will depend on the type of hearing loss you have. Audiologists can help.

The type of hearing loss you have depends on what part of your hearing is damaged. There are three basic types of hearing loss:

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More information can be found in our Audiology Information Series [PDF]. 

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