Tinnitus Treatment on Long Island, NY

If you’re hearing a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that others don’t, you may be experiencing tinnitus—a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people. At Long Island, NY, we offer advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options to help you manage tinnitus and reclaim your peace of mind.

What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source. It may sound like:
  • Ringing
  • Buzzing
  • Hissing
  • Roaring
  • Clicking

Tinnitus can be constant or intermittent, loud or soft, and may affect one or both ears. It’s not a disease in itself, but a symptom of an underlying issue, most commonly hearing loss, noise exposure, or ear damage.

Common Causes of Tinnitus

Tinnitus can result from a wide range of issues, including:
  • Age-related hearing loss
  • Loud noise exposure (concerts, machinery, headphones)
  • Earwax buildup
  • Head or neck injuries
  • Medication side effects
  • Circulatory problems
  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

Because the causes vary, it’s important to receive a thorough evaluation from an audiologist.

Tinnitus Symptoms – When to See a Specialist

Tinnitus often feels like a background noise, but for some people, it can interfere with concentration, sleep, and overall quality of life. If you’re experiencing:

  • Persistent ringing, hissing, or buzzing
  • Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
  • Irritability or anxiety caused by the noise
  • Hearing loss combined with tinnitus

… it’s time to schedule a tinnitus consultation at Ear Works Audiology on Long Island, NY.

How We Diagnose Tinnitus

We begin with a comprehensive hearing evaluation to determine:

  • If there is underlying hearing loss
  • The pitch and volume of your tinnitus
  • Possible contributing medical conditions

From there, we’ll recommend treatment options tailored to your specific symptoms and needs.

Tinnitus Treatment Options

While there is no single cure for tinnitus, many patients find significant relief through personalized treatment. Your options may include:

Sound Therapy

Mask or distract from the tinnitus using soothing background sounds, white noise machines, or specialized tinnitus sound generators.

Hearing Aids with Tinnitus Masking

Many modern hearing aids include tinnitus masking features, which amplify external sounds and introduce calming tones to help your brain tune out the ringing.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)

Combines sound therapy with counseling to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus over time.

Lifestyle & Stress Management

Reducing stress, improving sleep, and avoiding triggers (like caffeine or loud noise) can lessen the severity of tinnitus.

Why choose Ear Works Audiology for tinnitus care?

At our Long Island, NY clinics, we combine experience, compassion, and cutting-edge technology to help you manage tinnitus effectively. We understand how frustrating and isolating it can be—and we’re here to help you take back control.