Audiology

Richard Stent Optometrist offer a full range of hearing care services, working with The Hearing Care Partnership, from within our practice in Ilminster.

Our hearing services include free hearing tests, tinnitus consultations, hearing protection, ear wax removal and the very latest in hearing aid technology, all available from our fully qualified audiologist.

free hearing test being performed

Free Hearing Test

A full hearing assessment with The Hearing Care Partnership will build a complete picture of your hearing health, carried out free of charge. Your audiologist will carry out several clinical tests, including pure tone audiometry and speech in noise testing, as well as discussing your social and lifestyle requirements, to provide an in-depth analysis of your hearing health.

Book an appointment online
hearing aids

Hearing Aids

Should a hearing loss be identified in a full hearing assessment, your audiologist may recommend hearing aids. Modern hearing aids pack incredible technology into a small, discreet device, with options for automatic adjustment, smartphone connectivity and rechargeable devices. Your audiologist will be able to explain all the options to you and help you select the aids that are best suited to your hearing and lifestyle needs.

Book an appointment online
woman cured of tinnitus

Tinnitus Consultations

An ear wax removal consultation also includes a quick hearing test, to provide a thorough assessment of the health of your ears. Your audiologist will examine your ears and, should a wax problem be identified, will remove it using the latest, safest method that is best suited to you and the level of wax build-up. Your audiologist will also be able to answer any questions you may have and recommend any further treatment if necessary.

Book an appointment online
ear wax removal process

Ear Wax Removal

An ear wax removal consultation also includes a quick hearing test, to provide a thorough assessment of the health of your ears. Your audiologist will examine your ears and, should a wax problem be identified, will remove it using the latest, safest method that is best suited to you and the level of wax build-up. Your audiologist will also be able to answer any questions you may have and recommend any further treatment if necessary.

Book an appointment online
hearing protection couple

Hearing Protection

Prevention is always better than cure, which is why The Hearing Care Partnership offers a full range of hearing protection services, from custom earplugs for general use to specialised products for sports and music. Simply ask our audiologist about what we offer and they will help to provide the best hearing protection for your needs.

Book an appointment online

Hearing Appointment

Book an appointment

The Hearing Care Partnership provides a hearing care service that is perfectly tailored to you. Together we aim to look after your hearing and vision so that you can hear, see and do more for longer.

To book an appointment with our audiologist, simply call us on 01460 297379, or you can book an appointment online.

Book an appointment online