Audiology is the science of hearing and balance function. Audiologists specialise in the management of patients with hearing loss including the use of hearing aids and implantable devices. We work closely with Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) surgeons and other healthcare professionals: general practitioners, geriatricians, social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists as well as community partners to support the diagnosis and holistic treatment of patients with hearing and balance disorders.
Patients can access our services by directly making an appointment as a private patient. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents can receive subsidised care by visiting their nearest Polyclinic for a referral to our ENT clinic.
We are fully equipped with a comprehensive suite of diagnostic assessments with the capacity of providing precise measurements to support the accurate diagnosis and monitoring of the hearing and vestibular function. Some of the tests include:
Audiometric testing: Pure tone audiometry, high frequency audiometry, aided thresholds, speech audiometry, Stenger tests, speech-in-noise testing, central auditory processing function screening tests
Electrophysiological/objective tests: Tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, OAEs, Eustashian tube dysfunction tests, ABR, ASSR, VEMP tests
Vestibular testing: Videonystagmography (VNG), Calorics, VEMP, VHIT tests battery
For patients with hearing loss who need hearing aids, our audiologists are post-graduate trained and well equipped to help patients walk through the process of hearing rehabilitation and improve their quality of life. We work with major hearing aid manufacturers to provide the latest digital technology to cater to the communication needs of each patient. Through the hearing aid evaluation session, we will understand patient’s communication needs and recommend a suitable device for you or your loved ones. On-going follow-up sessions are required to help the patients acclimatise to the hearing device. Verification and validation measures using specialised equipment may be carried out to make sure that the hearing aids are optimised.
Visit www.aic.sg for information regarding subsidies and eligibility criteria.
For patients who suffer from bothersome tinnitus or 'ringing sounds in the ears', habituation is possible. The principles of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques, sound enrichment are used to tailor to the specific needs of each patient. Though the tinnitus clinic, our patients have a better understanding of their condition and many experienced a reduction of their tinnitus reaction.
For patients with a severe to profound degree of hearing loss, or do not benefit from conventional hearing aids, hearing implants can be a viable option. Since 2015, we have an established adult hearing implant programme which offers a range of cochlear implants and bone conduction implants for suitable patients.
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Sun & PH: Closed
Audiology services are not available on Saturdays.
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Tower A - Specialist Outpatient Clinics
Level 5
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5:30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Jurong Medical Centre
Level 3
