• You can hear but not understand sounds and speech clearly.
• You find it much harder to hear in noise and groups of people or in places with back ground noises.
• You have difficulty understanding people if they are not facing you.
• You think people mumble or do not talk clearly.
• You often ask people to repeat what they are saying.
• You may turn the Television louder than others.
• You may miss a conversation or misunderstand a conversation.
• You avoid group meetings, social occasions, and even family gatherings because you have difficulty hearing.
• You don't hear the phone or door bell ring unless you are close to it.
• You have head noises, such as buzzing or ringing sounds (tinnitus).

The questionnaire below will give you a general idea whether you are developing a hearing loss or not. Why not take stock of your hearing by filling in this questionnaire:

If you tick a box for any of the below reasons you may be developing a hearing loss. You can do an online screening of your hearing by clicking this Link.

The best procedure to quantify your hearing and arrive at a baseline of your hearing levels is to get tested by an Audiologist. An Audiologist will be able to explain your hearing levels and give advice on any prevention or re-habilitation measures needed depending on the degree and nature of your hearing.

Take Stock of your Hearing with our online questionnaire

1. Turning TV louder than normal
2. Missing Telephone or door bell ring
3. Difficulty having a conversation over the phone
4. Difficulty hearing people when they are not facing you
5. Difficulty hearing in small/big groups with background noises
6. Asking for frequent repetitions in a conversation