Hearing aid verification is a very important step to fitting a hearing aid. During the verification process, your hearing test information is inputted into a machine which will create a prescription aimed at optimizing how you hear speech. A small tube is placed in the ear, and a speech passage is played to help make the measurement. If you are not hearing the way you should with your hearing aid, verifying how the hearing aid is programmed will give the audiologist valuable information on what programming changes might need to be made to help you hear better. A hearing aid verification will also help your audiologist fit your hearing aid safely, and ensure the loudness levels are correct. Studies have shown ⁽¹⁾ that when hearing aids are programmed too low, the brain can still function as if it has a mild hearing loss, which can have an impact on the brain and result in other health related problems. A hearing aid verification will ensure that your hearing aid is fit correctly so you are able to perform your best with the least amount of auditory fatigue.