Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss happens when the tiny sensory cells of the inner ear or the hearing nerve pathways to the brain are damaged. This reduces how well you hear soft sounds and can also affect how clearly you understand speech, especially in background noise. It’s the most common type of hearing loss and affects millions of adults across the United States, including many here in Indianapolis and the greater Indy area.

At Professional Hearing Services, we routinely see active adults from communities like Meridian-Kessler, Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Meridian Hills, Nora, and Williams Creek who are noticing that conversations are not as clear as they once were.

Potential Causes

Sensorineural hearing loss is often gradual and cumulative, building up over many years. Common causes include:

Because it usually develops slowly, many people do not realize how much they are missing until family and friends begin to notice.

Treatment Options

For most people with sensorineural hearing loss, thoughtfully selected and precisely fit hearing aids are the primary treatment. Medical or surgical correction is rarely an option, so our focus is on optimizing how your remaining hearing system works.

Modern hearing technology can:

For individuals with more advanced hearing loss, a cochlear implant evaluation may be recommended. As an audiologist-owned and -operated practice that has served Indianapolis since 1983, Professional Hearing Services provides guidance that is personalized, evidence based, and centered on your lifestyle, whether that includes travel, golf, tennis, pickleball, or time with grandchildren.

Prevention

For individuals with more advanced hearing loss, a cochlear implant evaluation may be recommended. As an independent, family-owned practice that has served Indianapolis since 1983, Professional Hearing Services provides guidance that is personalized, evidence based, and centered on your lifestyle, whether that includes travel, golf, tennis, pickleball, or time with grandchildren.

Healthy circulation supports both your heart and your inner ear. Combining a proactive approach to wellness with well-fit hearing protection can help you preserve your hearing and stay engaged in the activities you love for years to come.

If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing or clarity, Professional Hearing Services is here as your local expert for personalized care and cutting-edge solutions.