Ear impressions (Dulwich)
Making ear impressions for earmoulds or earplugs. (Lordship Lane Surgery)
Service Description
You may need to make a set of impressions of your ears for reasons such as: - You need to have a set of new earmoulds - You need to make musicians special earplugs - You want to make professional swimmer earplugs - You need to make sleeping earplugs - You need to make other special-purpose earplugs such as occupational, extreme-sport, etc. What to expect from an impression-taking session? A full examination of your ear canal and your eardrums, cleaning of your ears (microsuction) prior to taking the impressions (if needed, charged separately), and a pair of impressions from your ears that you can use to order your special purpose ear plugs or earmoulds. What is the outcome of this service? - A pair of impressions from your ears that you can send to the lab of your choice to make special-purpose earplugs or earmoulds. What audiology labs could I use to order special-purpose plugs or earmoulds? We work with the following labs in the UK: - Minerva Hearing: https://minervahearing.co.uk/ Why choose HearingNow for your hearing care? - Professional and qualified hearing aid audiologists - A full written report that is acceptable by your GP/ENT (for follow-up) - Unbiased view on the range of available technologies and hearing aids - Affordable fees
You consent that the earwax will be removed from your ears by suction through the tube. Your Aural Care Professional has undertaken training in wax removal and will use best practice procedures to minimise any risk of harm. However, even when performed with the utmost care, there are risks involved in wax removal. These risks include: ● damage to the skin of the ear canal or the eardrum during the procedure ● infection of the ear canal or other ear structures following the procedure ● temporary or permanent reduction in hearing ● temporary dizziness and (rarely) possible sickness or fainting ● triggering of new tinnitus or temporary aggravation of existing tinnitus ● temporary irritation to the throat, especially if already dry, tickly or sensitive Sometimes, depending on the amount and consistency of the wax and your comfort, it may not be possible to remove all of the wax in one visit. If this situation occurs, the Aural Care Professional will stop the procedure, and you will be advised to continue to use a wax softener for a few days; a follow-up appointment will be planned to have the remainder removed. If any referral conditions are observed, your Aural Care Professional would refer you to your GP. Most commonly, this is because: ● Evidence of a recent or previous infection has been discovered ● Evidence of recent or previous damage or disruption to the ear has been discovered ● The wax removal procedure has made you feel unwell ● The wax is too difficult to remove without discomfort ● A foreign object has been discovered in the ear By ticking this consent policy, you will accept that - You have read the information above and understand there are risks involved. You give your consent to allow the Aural Care Professional to remove wax from my ear using the safest and most appropriate method for the amount and consistency of wax discovered. - You understand that the removal may take more than one visit and that it may be necessary to refer you to a medical professional if any complications arise. - You agree to have the image of my ear recorded by a video otoscope before and after the procedure, and give your consent for those images to be stored digitally in my clinical notes.