Many people who struggle to hear clearly in noisy environments are wearing hearing aids that have not been precisely calibrated for their unique ear anatomy. Real ear measurement (REM) is an objective, in-office verification procedure we perform during hearing aid fittings to confirm that your devices deliver exactly the right amplification for your specific hearing loss and prescription. This process gives you the most accurate, comfortable, and effective hearing experience possible from the very start. Coming to a doctoral-level audiologist for REM means your devices are scientifically verified, not simply estimated, from the very first fitting appointment.

How Real Ear Measurement Works

Real ear measurement is a precise, three-step process that captures live acoustic data from inside your ear canal alongside your hearing aid, then uses those real-world measurements to make targeted programming adjustments for you.‍

1. ‍Probe Microphone Placement: A small probe microphone is placed gently in your ear canal next to your hearing aid to capture live sound.‍
2. Prescription Target Comparison: We compare your hearing aids' actual output to your prescription targets and identify any corrections needed.‍
3. Real-Time Programming Adjustments: We refine your programming in real time until your devices precisely meet your own prescription targets.

Why Real Ear Measurement Matters

Hearing aids that are not verified with real ear measurement can leave patients underfitted or overfitted, meaning sounds remain unclear or uncomfortably loud despite consistent device wear. Research confirms many wearers are not receiving their full prescribed amplification, which directly reduces speech clarity and overall hearing aid satisfaction. Real ear measurement ensures your hearing aids perform exactly as designed for your anatomy.

Benefits of Professional Real Ear Measurement

Professional real ear measurement ensures your hearing aids are performing at their full potential — not just for your hearing profile in an audiogram, but for the actual unique shape and the individual acoustic properties of your ears.

• Accurate verification confirms hearing aids meet your prescribed amplification targets
• Objective measurements eliminate guesswork in the hearing aid programming process
• Personalized adjustments account for your unique ear canal shape and anatomy
• Evidence-based fittings lead to greater satisfaction and long-term hearing aid success

Real Ear Measurement at Valley Audiology & Hearing Center

At Valley Audiology & Hearing Center, Dr. Kamila Bome incorporates real ear measurement as a standard part of every hearing aid fitting. Her doctoral-level training and Fellowship with the American Academy of Audiology reflect her commitment to evidence-based, best-practice care — so you can trust that your devices are being verified to the highest clinical standard, not simply programmed and sent home.

When you work with Dr. Bome, you receive more than a routine fitting appointment. She takes the time to walk you through your real ear measurement results, explains what the data means for your specific hearing profile, and makes live adjustments until your hearing aids precisely match your prescription. It is a thorough, personalized process — because getting your hearing aids right the first time makes all the difference in your long-term success.

If you are ready to experience the difference that precision verification makes, call Valley Audiology & Hearing Center at (267) 684-6171 to schedule your hearing aid fitting with real ear measurement. We welcome patients from Feasterville-Trevose, Rockledge, and the surrounding communities, and look forward to helping you hear your very best.