Worried About Hearing Loss? Take the Self-Test

Common Signs of Hearing Loss

Before you jump to the screener below, take a moment to answer the following questions about your daily experiences:

• Do you have trouble hearing over the telephone?
• Do you hear better in one ear than the other?
• Do people complain that you listen to the TV or music too loudly?
• Do you have to strain to understand what people say?
• Do you have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy place, like in a restaurant?
• Do you have pain or ringing in your ears?
• Do you often ask people to repeat what they say?
• Do you feel exhausted or frustrated after group conversations?
• Do many people you talk to seem to mumble or not speak clearly?
• Do you have trouble understanding high-pitched voices?
• Have you avoided social situations because it’s hard to participate in conversations?
• Have others suggested you might have trouble hearing—even if you haven’t noticed any changes?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may be experiencing hearing loss.

Why Are Hearing Checks Important?

Hearing plays a big role in how we connect with others. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to:

• social withdrawal
• feeling left out in conversations
• mental fatigue from straining to hear
• increased risk of depression, falls, and cognitive decline in older adults

Take the Online Hearing Screener

Now that you’ve thought about your experiences, you’re ready for the next step: a quick, interactive online hearing screener. This free hearing screening checks how well you hear right now. It’s designed for people 18 years and older. Your results will let you know if you pass (less likely to have hearing loss) or do not pass (may have hearing loss).

For the most accurate results, take the test using headphones or earbuds. They can be plugged in or connected via Bluetooth with a computer (desktop or laptop), tablet, or mobile phone. Avoid using your device’s built-in speaker, because the screening results will not be as accurate.

Remember, this screening is designed to be a quick check—not a diagnosis.

What to Do With the Screener Results?

Passing the screening suggests that you are less likely to have hearing loss. Continue with regular hearing screenings. If you pass the screening but still have concerns about your hearing, follow up with an audiologist.

If your screener results—or your answers to the earlier questions—point to a possible issue, reach out to an audiologist for more in-depth testing.

To find an audiologist near you, visit ProFind.