If everyday listening feels harder than it used to, it is worth checking.
Many people wait because they are not sure whether their hearing has really changed. These are common reasons to book a hearing test.
If you already wear hearing aids and still struggle, updated testing and a Hearing Aids Second Opinion may be the better starting point.
It is usually better to get a baseline early than keep adapting around the problem and giving up independence one difficult conversation at a time.
After testing, your Registered Audiologist explains the results in plain language. If your hearing is stable, we tell you. If the issue involves hearing loss, tinnitus, current hearing aids, or another concern, we explain what that means and what may help next — including whether Prescription Hearing Aids or a hearing aid fitting review are worth discussing.
Not every hearing test leads to the same answer. That is why the test matters.
An Audiological Assessment helps separate different possibilities. The right recommendation can look very different from one patient to another.
Possible Results:
A hearing test does not commit you to treatment. It gives you information so you can make a better decision. If hearing aids are appropriate, your Audiologist explains what that pathway looks like — including hearing aid fitting and Real-Ear Measurement verification — without pressure to decide that day.
The purpose is not to force one answer. The purpose is to understand which path fits your results.
A quick screening is not the same as a full hearing test.
Some retail settings offer a brief pass-or-fail hearing screen. That can be useful in limited situations, but it may not explain why speech feels unclear, why an ear feels blocked, or what should happen next.
At Puretone, the purpose is to understand the concern before discussing treatment. A Registered Audiologist assesses hearing levels, speech understanding, ear function, symptoms, current hearing aids where relevant, and the situations where listening has become harder.
Better testing helps make sure any recommendation — including a hearing-aid recommendation — is based on evidence, not guesswork.
For adults and seniors who are unsure whether the issue is hearing change, blocked-ear symptoms, tinnitus, current hearing aids, or listening fatigue, a Hearing Test can provide a clearer starting point for communication and independence.
We provide structured hearing tests for work or career requirements, including occupational pathways where hearing documentation matters.
Available at select locations, cognitive screening may help when hearing difficulty, listening effort, attention, memory concerns, or communication changes seem to overlap.
A lot of hearing appointments begin because someone else noticed first.
A spouse may be tired of repeating themselves. An adult child may notice the TV is always louder. A close friend may see that someone is withdrawing from conversation more often.
That can be sensitive. It is not always easy to raise. You are welcome to call us first if you are unsure how to help a parent, spouse, or loved one take the first step.
Family members are welcome in the appointment. Having someone present can help everyone understand the results, ask questions, and hear the same explanation from the Audiologist.
This can be especially helpful when a loved one is unsure whether the issue is hearing loss, tinnitus, current hearing aids, or simply normal aging — or whether hearing aids and hearing aid fitting are worth discussing.
Your results help guide whether monitoring, tinnitus support, Prescription Hearing Aids, or another pathway is appropriate.
Puretone provides Audiologist-led hearing tests at four clinics across Metro Vancouver, each following the same standard of assessment and plain-language results.
Audiological Assessments at our Scott Road and King George Boulevard clinics — for first baselines, family bookings, and existing hearing-aid users who want updated testing.
Hearing tests for White Rock and South Surrey patients, including assessment for tinnitus-related listening strain and social listening difficulty.
Audiologist-led hearing tests at our Main Street clinic in Mount Pleasant — including baselines for professionals noticing listening fatigue in meetings and calls.
A full appointment typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes. That gives enough time for the ear check, testing, and a clear discussion of your results with your Audiologist.
No. You can contact Puretone directly to book a hearing test.
Yes. Puretone is an independent, Audiologist-owned clinic, and testing is led by Registered Audiologists.
Some extended health plans may include hearing testing or related hearing-care benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so it is worth checking your benefits. We can also help explain Financial Accessibility options where relevant.
No. A hearing test is about understanding what is happening. If hearing aids are recommended, your Audiologist explains your options clearly so you can decide at your pace.
Yes. A hearing test helps determine whether Prescription Hearing Aids are appropriate, whether another issue is contributing, or whether monitoring is the better path.
You may benefit from updated testing and a Hearing Aids Second Opinion to review hearing aid fitting accuracy, comfort, settings, and whether Real-Ear Measurement has been completed properly.
No. A hearing test is painless and non-invasive. You may wear headphones, respond to tones, and complete speech testing, but the process should feel comfortable.
A detailed Audiological Assessment helps clarify what may be contributing. Your Audiologist looks at the ear, the hearing profile, and your symptoms so the next step is based on better evidence.
That can still be useful. A normal or stable result provides reassurance and creates a baseline for future comparison.
A hearing test may lead to reassurance, monitoring, tinnitus guidance, a discussion about Prescription Hearing Aids, current hearing aid review, or simply a better understanding of your hearing.