Empire Audiology

04/26/2026

Anyone use the medication Buproprion for depression? Tinnitus (ear ringing) is a possible side effect! In fact, many medications can lead to this. Sometimes a discussion with your prescribing doctor could lead to a better dosage that limits tinnitus, if possible!

Bupropion may cause dose-linked tinnitus; this case shows symptoms improve after dose reduction, helping manage depression without stopping treatment.

04/24/2026

We had 4 more graduates this week! Ms. Davis loved her graduation gift we picked up for her, which was this beautiful blue and copper hat to add to her collection 🩷 She agreed to let us show her off 🤩

Our graduates are those who come directly to us for hearing loss services and finish their first few months of learning, retesting, wearing, and excelling with their new devices. It is such a transformational initial time period so we like to make a big deal about it with a small but thoughtful gift! (We get to support other local small businesses this way as well!)

If you would like to learn more about the services we offer and how we might assist you in your quest for great hearing, please let us know!

04/23/2026

Groundbreaking advancements! The FDA approved a gene therapy for severe/profound hearing loss today. Something to keep an eye on for sure!

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-ever-gene-therapy-treatment-genetic-hearing-loss-under-national-priority-voucher?fbclid=IwZnRzaARXbylleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeLgNE0ZfSNzG7v9yNYYfwKB6NPSs0Gt6JcmhiHUB4uxlbhpQu9Nlmj8vlL6U_aem_qouWT0nwXLiJsorhO2eXqQ

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), the first-ever dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy.

04/21/2026

A note from Dr. Worley:

Thank you, Hartsville, Darlington, Bennettsville, Bishopville, Pageland, Jefferson, Chesterfield and Florence! Your support as we grow has meant so much to me.

What started as something small that I hoped to shorten the long drive for veterans and make a few dollars to help my husband and I save for the future has multiplied! Partly because the area had an unmet need and partly because you all have blessed us by trusting us with your care!

These are the six ladies who represent the families that your business with us support. Can you believe that?! I still find myself shocked. Six! Two are officially joining us soon which is a big announcement that’s coming soon. Everyone will be properly introduced. But for now, I just wanted to thank you all and our good God for blessing what’s going on at Empire!

Please continue to remember us! For prayer and for services. We would love to help you and your loved ones enjoy life better with quality hearing care! These families appreciate you and so do I!

Blessings to you all!

04/17/2026

Fancy banquet, live band, incredible views!

04/16/2026

NYC in the background…the awesome Empire crew (a couple of newbies coming soon to an office near you 😉) in the foreground! We will be sure to introduce everybody soon!

04/15/2026

Waving bon voyage!

Our whole team is heading out of town for training. Currently at the airport! Our office will be closed for the rest of this week. We appreciate you understanding!

And we know there’s been a lot of baby Case on the page this week- sorry, not sorry! 🥰

04/14/2026

One small business shout out to another! If you need to have something in your home cleaned as far as carpet or upholstery, we encourage you to utilize DJ and his wife Kim with Nuclean Services.

Just all around super quality people. DJ was kind enough to pick up a new piece of furniture for our office last week about 45 minutes away and expected nothing in return! It took his trailer, his muscles, and his time and our new lab now has a work surface! Thank you!!

Want to support good people and small local businesses? Get booked with them today!

Nuclean services LLC., is a locally owned and operated carpet and tile cleaning service. we offer superior quality floor care at affordable rates

04/14/2026

Pastor Sanders would like to share with our FB audience that if you walk with the Lord you’ll never go wrong! ❤️

04/13/2026

Wittle baby ear impressions today. Yes, this is our very own Case! He was a great patient, very cooperative! 🥰🩵

04/07/2026

HELLLOOO friends!

It’s Tuesday and our final post regarding the unclaimed golden eggs … just one more clue before we wrap up our fun!

Final Riddle:

“Yes, Carolina Lunch!

Now, this seventh and final clue will be dropping the seventh of April

We’re drawing to the finish- what a thrill!

Come to our spot and claim a prized golden egg from us to you,

But make it quick, the IRS has a deadline and we made ours the same too!”

TWO GOLDEN EGGS remain!

04/06/2026

Well. This is interesting and something that I (Dr. Worley) did not realize!

"Key Takeaways
Closing your eyes in a loud environment makes it harder to detect faint or specific sounds

Seeing the source of the sound improves the ability to hear it clearly

Brain scans show that shutting your eyes causes the brain to over-filter noise and signals"

How about y’all? Would you say you hear better if you close your eyes to concentrate? I know we can all SEE better when we turn down the radio in the car 🤪

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everybody’s done it: You’re at a noisy party and someone is telling you something in your ear. You squeeze your eyes s