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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 7/20/2008


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Hi - I had a radical mastoid operation many years ago in 1966 when I was 9, as a result I am 75% deaf in my right ear.  Every doctor has told me that my hearing is not repairable, has anything changed over the years?

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Hi Debbie,
Although your hearing cannot be restored, there may be a lot that can done in the form of hearing aids.  Do you wear one now? There have been great advances in technology and an ear that was not aidable years ago is aidable now. Advances have also been made in reconstructive surgery, although a lot would depend on the extent of your prior surgery and the status of your ear now. When was your last evaluation by an ear doctor and an audiologist?  That would be your first step, to have a complete evaluation. Once your hearing status is known, you can discuss your options with the doctor and the audiologist.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.

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I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.

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American Academy of Audiology, - American Speech Language Hearing Association, - Hearing Loss Association of America

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Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000. Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology) Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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