Otoacoustic Emissions

What is OAE?

OAE, or Otoacoustic Emissions, is a quick and painless hearing test that checks how well the inner ear (cochlea) is working.
It is commonly used for newborn, baby, and child hearing screening.

Why is OAE Important?

The inner ear makes tiny sound responses when it hears a tone.
If the ear is working properly, these responses are picked up by the test machine.
If not, it may mean there is hearing difficulty or blockage.

How Is the Test Done?

  1. A small soft ear tip is placed in the ear

  2. It plays gentle clicking or beeping sounds

  3. A small microphone measures the ear’s response

  4. The test only takes a few minutes

Who Needs OAE?

OAE is commonly used for:

  • Newborn and infant hearing screening

  • Toddlers and young children

  • Adults who cannot respond during normal hearing tests

  • People needing quick cochlear (inner ear) checks

  • Follow-up after ear infections or hearing issues

Benefits of OAE

  • Fast and easy

  • Accurate early hearing check

  • Helps detect permanent or temporary hearing loss

  • Important for speech and language development

  • Works well for all ages

Why Choose Us?

We provide:

  • Latest OAE technology

  • Gentle and child-friendly testing environment

  • Experienced audiologists

  • Clear explanation of results

  • Guidance for next steps or further tests if needed