Hearing
Hearing Specialist in Illinois & Iowa
The Hidden Impact of Hearing Loss
Did you know? Up to 50% of baby boomers are experiencing significant hearing loss, 20 years earlier than previous generations.
Why Hearing Loss Happens
Hearing loss usually develops slowly over many years from:
- Exposure to loud noise over time
- Natural aging changes in the ear
- Family history
- Injury or infection
- Certain medications
The hidden danger: While your hearing gradually gets worse, you also lose the ability to process speech clearly. This means even when sounds are loud enough, words become harder to understand.
The Real Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss
Meet Your Hearing Specialist
Kyle Kuhlman, BCHIS, is our board-certified, licensed hearing instrument specialist who has been helping patients hear better since joining Eye Surgeons Associates in 2009.
Kyle specializes in mild to severe hearing loss and provides:
- Complete hearing evaluations
- Personalized hearing aid recommendations
- Professional fittings and adjustments
- Ongoing support and maintenance
- Patient and family education
What Our Patients Say:
Carol, Davenport, IA
(6 years with hearing aids):
“I would recommend Kyle to anybody. He’s very caring and a wonderful consultant. I’m always glad to see him when I get my hearing aid cleaned every three months.”
Deve, Geneseo, IL:
“Kyle was very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. He helped me understand the technology and options available to me. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience!”
Larry, Bettendorf, IA
“I was tired of pretending I could hear. I wore my first set for about 10 years. The hearing aids are very comfortable and do the job. I have no complaints.”
What to Expect During Your Hearing Evaluation
The Hearing Evaluation Process
Our comprehensive, painless hearing test uses state-of-the-art technology to:
- Check how well your ears detect different sounds
- Test your ability to understand speech
- Determine if hearing aids would help you
- Find the best solution for your specific needs
Time required:
- Full hearing evaluation: The hearing test time is dependent on the amount of hearing loss and whether or not a hearing aid fitting needs to occur, but allow about an hour.
- Consultation only: 20 minutes
Our Complete Hearing Services
- Free diagnostic testing
- Hearing aid evaluations and fittings
- Latest digital hearing aid technology
- Flexible financing options
- Risk-free trial period
- Ongoing cleaning and repair services
- Personalized care and support
Today’s digital hearing aids are:
- Nearly invisible with completely-in-the-canal options
- Incredibly advanced with features like noise reduction and directional microphones
- Comfortable and designed for all-day wear
- Available in various styles from behind-the-ear to custom-fit options
Convenient Scheduling
Make hearing care easy: We can often perform your hearing test on the same day as your vision appointment at our Bettendorf and Rock Island offices.
Ready to hear life’s beautiful sounds again?
Call us today to schedule your free hearing test:
- Bettendorf Office: (563) 323-2020
- Rock Island Office: (309) 793-2020