Hearing Tests & Diagnostic Audiology in Pune

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Hearing Tests & Diagnostic Audiology in Pune

Better hearing starts with an accurate diagnosis. At our Viman Nagar clinic we run the full range of diagnostic hearing tests for all ages — and if you go on to choose a hearing aid with us, your consultation and tests are included free.

Audiologist performing a diagnostic hearing test at Prism Hearing, Viman Nagar, Pune

Why a proper hearing test matters

Hearing loss usually creeps in slowly, so it’s easy to miss until conversations, phone calls and family gatherings become hard work. A proper diagnostic evaluation does more than tell you if you have a hearing loss — it tells us the type, degree and exact pattern, which is what makes the difference between a hearing aid that’s merely loud and one that’s genuinely clear.

Our audiologists test in a controlled, sound-treated setup using calibrated equipment, then explain your results in plain language and recommend only what you actually need.

Our diagnostic tests

A complete audiology test menu

We choose the right test — or combination — for your symptoms and age.

Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA)

The core hearing test. Measures the softest sounds you can hear across different pitches and plots them on your audiogram.

Speech Audiometry

Goes beyond tones to measure how clearly you hear and understand speech — key to choosing and fine-tuning hearing aids.

Impedance Audiometry / Tympanometry

Checks eardrum movement and middle-ear pressure, including acoustic reflexes, 1000 Hz tympanometry for infants and Eustachian tube tests.

Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)

A quick, non-invasive check of the inner-ear hair cells (TEOAE & DPOAE). Widely used for newborn and paediatric screening.

Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR / BERA)

Measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sound using surface electrodes — ideal when a person can’t respond actively, such as infants.

Electrocochleography (ECochG)

Records electrical activity from the cochlea and auditory nerve. Helpful in assessing conditions such as Ménière’s disease.

Balance-related tests such as VEMP and VNG are covered under balance & vertigo testing.

When to get tested

Signs it’s time for a hearing check

  • You often ask people to repeat themselves
  • The TV or phone volume keeps creeping up
  • Conversations are hard in noisy places
  • You notice ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • A child has delayed speech or doesn’t respond to sound
  • You work around loud noise, or have a family history of hearing loss

What to expect on the day

A relaxed, painless visit — about 30–45 minutes.

Consultation & history Ear examination with video otoscopy The hearing test(s) in a quiet setup Your audiogram, explained clearly A simple, honest plan — no pressure

Questions

Hearing test FAQs

How long does a hearing test take?
A standard diagnostic hearing evaluation takes about 30–45 minutes, including your consultation and an explanation of the results. Specialised tests like BERA may take a little longer.
Is the hearing test painful?
Not at all. All our hearing tests are painless and non-invasive — you simply listen and respond, or in the case of OAE and BERA, relax while the equipment does the work.
Does a hearing test cost anything?
We’ll tell you the cost of your hearing assessment when you book. If you then choose a hearing aid from us, your consultation, audiometry and video otoscopy are included free as part of the package.
Can you test babies and young children?
Yes. We use age-appropriate methods — OAE and BERA for infants, and behavioural or play audiometry for older children — so even the youngest patients can be assessed accurately.

Book your hearing test today

Find out exactly how you’re hearing — and what (if anything) to do about it. Visit us in Viman Nagar or ask for a home test.

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