Detecting hearing loss at an early stage is vital—especially in newborns, toddlers, or individuals who cannot communicate or respond during regular hearing tests. In such cases, the BERA Hearing Test plays a crucial role. It is a safe, painless, and non-invasive diagnostic procedure that helps evaluate hearing function and auditory nerve activity without requiring any response from the patient.
At Soft Hear, we utilize this test as part of our advanced hearing diagnostic services to ensure accurate screening and timely intervention for patients of all age groups.
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🔍 What is a BERA Hearing Test?
BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) measures how sound signals travel from the ear to the brainstem. Unlike standard audiometry, the patient does not need to respond to sounds, making it an objective and reliable assessment tool.
Ideal For:
Newborns & infants
Children with delayed speech or developmental concerns
Individuals who cannot undergo regular hearing tests
Suspected nerve-related hearing disorders
Patients with auditory neuropathy or unexplained hearing issues
This test is widely used in hospitals, ENT clinics, hearing care centres, and newborn screening programs across India and worldwide.
👶 Importance of BERA for Babies & Children
Hearing issues in babies often go unnoticed and may only become visible when speech development slows. Early identification through BERA allows intervention before delays affect learning and communication.
Recommended for Children With:
Failed newborn hearing screening
Speech delay or unclear speech
Family history of hearing impairment
Recurrent ear infections or birth complications
Early detection enables timely treatment, such as hearing aids, speech therapy, cochlear implants, or medical management—ensuring a brighter future for your child.
🧪 How is the BERA Test Performed?
The BERA procedure is simple, stress-free, and typically completed within 20–45 minutes.
Step-by-Step Process:
Relaxation or sleep is encouraged, especially for infants.
Electrodes are gently placed on the forehead and behind the ears.
Headphones play soft clicking sounds to stimulate the auditory pathway.
The electrodes record brainwave responses to sound signals.
A trained audiologist analyzes these responses to determine how efficiently sound impulses travel through the auditory nerves to the brainstem.
📊 Understanding BERA Test Results
Results provide valuable information to the clinician and help in:
Confirming presence or absence of hearing loss
Identifying type & degree of hearing loss
Detecting issues in the auditory nerve or brainstem
Planning suitable treatment—such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, ENT referral, or therapy
This makes BERA one of the most trusted methods for early and accurate hearing evaluation.
📍 VR Speech And Hearing Clinic – Contact Details
Looking for BERA Testing or advanced hearing care?
Address:
Building on, Shivganga Arcade, Shop 8 / 1st Floor, Bhumkar Chowk, Bengaluru – Mumbai Highway,
Beside Cross Road, Wakad, Maharashtra 411057
Phone: 078881 81181
For appointments, testing, and consultations—your hearing health is just a call away.