MacDonald Audiology

09/21/2025

Avoiding the 8 Beeps of Death, and other essential sounds that your hearing aids make to alert you.

Your little hearing computers not only translate clear sound, but make their own beeps to let you know when they are not paired, when the On sequence is starting up and other daily communication noises.

READ THE ARTICLE
https://macdonaldaudiology.com/sounds-hearing-aids-make/

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09/19/2025

It really comes down to quality of life.

For you. For your spouse or partner. For a friend.

Our caring staff is here to walk you through the process of a comprehensive hearing exam, and provide appropriate recommendations for your current hearing capability.

Use our easy online request form anytime outside office hours to reach out and get the next available appointment.

https://macdonaldaudiology.com/appointments/

09/17/2025

Is someone you love struggling with their hearing but reluctant to get help?

You’re not alone.

It’s common for hearing loss to go untreated, especially when it happens slowly over time. Often, a spouse, adult child, or close friend is the first to notice the signs.

At MacDonald Audiology, we understand how emotional this journey can be, not just for the individual experiencing hearing loss, but for those who care about them.

"If you’re feeling unsure about how to bring it up, or if you've already tried and it didn’t go well, please know: you’re not expected to handle this alone. I'm always happy to talk with loved ones about how to offer support with empathy, patience, and clarity." Dr. MacDonald

Sometimes, the first step isn’t a test, it’s just a conversation. "Let’s start where you are."

🩺 Dr. Kyrsten Stephany, Audiologist, 🩺 Dr. Matt MacDonald, Audiologist
MacDonald Audiology – Serving Brighton, Greece, and the Greater Rochester Area

09/13/2025

More on Why Our Real Ear Measurements are Better in Rochester, NY🌺

Our Difference is Chamber-Based Testing
Instead of inserting a small probe tube into your ear canal, we use our state-of-the-art test chamber to perform real-ear measurements. We do this for a number of reasons, based on our experience and love of sound quality. 🔊

Greater Comfort! 👈
Most people don’t enjoy having anything near their eardrum. To get the most accurate results, a probe tube needs to be very close to it, or even touch it as a reference, which can be uncomfortable or even painful for some.

Improved Accuracy & Consistency Over Traditional Real Ear 🫶
Traditional probe-based measurements require the patient to sit perfectly still. Even small movements can throw off the data, and some of our older patients with neurological issues have a difficult time being still.

Patient Flexibility 🚗 With our method, we can perform much of the setup and testing of your new hearing aids, even if you’re not physically present. Saving time and making follow-ups more efficient. Incredible!!

09/12/2025

Real-ear measurements are a critical part of any quality hearing aid fitting. These tests ensure that your hearing aids are performing as they should, specifically for your ears.

At our practice locations in Rochester and Greece, we do things a bit differently to make the process more COMFORTABLE, more ACCURATE, and more FLEXIBLE.

At MacDonald Audiology, we’ve developed a BETTER process for using this test to make it more comfortable and more accurate.

Explore all of the details: https://macdonaldaudiology.com/real-ear-measurements/

09/10/2025

When You Share What You Know, Our Rochester Community Benefits 🌺

Talking openly about your experiences helps others in our local neighborhoods feel safe and supported.

Whether you’re mentoring someone at a local community center or just offering kind encouragement at your place of worship, you help build a culture of inclusion right here in Rochester.

In order to do this, you need to be able to communicate easily, which means you need to hear at your best. If you are planning to start mentoring or volunteering in your neighborhood, let us know!

09/05/2025

Dr. Stephany walks you through the steps of hearing aid fittings in this short video.

Check it out on YouTube with the link >>>

This is the first step that occurs in our audiology sound suite before you come in for your hearing aid fitting appointment. Featuring Dr. Kyrsten Stephany a...

09/03/2025

What your heart knows about hearing...

Read our new blog for Rochester today:
https://macdonaldaudiology.com/cardiovascular-disease-and-hearing-loss/

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08/29/2025

If you know what these cars are, it's time to come see us! 😉

08/28/2025

Our practice offices off Long Pond in Greece, and in the Brighton neighborhood will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

Celebrate the last weekend of summer and we'll see you next week!