Hearing Loss Guide
Find out how severe your hearing loss is in 2 minutes.
You might have Mild hearing loss if...
- You have difficulty hearing women and children’s voices
- You have trouble following a conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time
- You have trouble understanding a speaker in a large room, such as a meeting place or place of worship
- You have trouble understanding conversation in a crowded room or restaurant
- You have difficulty hearing the TV
- You worry about missing the doorbell or phone ringing
- You sometimes miss words and need help “filling in the gaps”
- You get confused about where sounds come from
- You have difficulty understanding when someone is talking to you from another room
You might have Moderate hearing loss if...
- Several items from “Moderate” are present AND…
- You have trouble understanding someone, even in a quiet room, without looking directly at them
- People get frustrated with you because you misunderstand what they are saying
- Others have to raise their voice or repeat themselves for you to understand
- It is difficult to use the telephone
- Crowded situations make it extremely difficult to hear without hearing aids
You might have Severe hearing loss if...
- Several items from “Mild” & “Moderate” are present AND…
- You have trouble noticing when a person is talking if you are not looking at them
- You miss most conversations when not wearing hearing aids
- Others have to raise their voices substantially in order for you to hear them
- You struggle to or cannot talk on the telephone