Hi
I am deaf in one ear completely after measles/mumps when I was a toddler. The good ear was always ok, but now in my mid 40's I am starting to notice that I am struggling with the good ear more- mumbly tv, really struggling with conversations when there is back ground noise etc.
I have tried a few online hearing tests and the say mild or mild to moderate for the good one now- all sounds types in this range rather than just high/low frequencies etc.
I am trying to arrange an audiologist appointment but was wondering if anyone had similar and could offer any advice? I wanted to be a bit more clued up before I go :(
Specsavers are ringing me for a telephone consult later in the week, but only do 2 hearing aids to buy, and I only need 1 as the bad ear is not fixable. They do work with the NHS though.
I have also been looking at a local independent hearing clinic who I don't think do NHS but might sell them as a single rather than pairs?
Has anyone had similar issues and how did you get on, and are private aids better than NHS? I don't mind paying if it makes a difference in the long run.
Thank you!