Detecting hearing loss at an early stage is crucial—especially in newborns, toddlers, or individuals who cannot communicate or respond during regular hearing tests. In such situations, the BERA Hearing Test becomes an essential diagnostic tool. It is safe, painless, non-invasive, and provides accurate hearing assessment without needing any active response from the patient.

At VR Speech & Hearing Clinic, we use advanced BERA testing to ensure precise screening and early intervention for patients of all ages.

🔍 What is a BERA Hearing Test?

BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) measures how sound signals travel from the ear to the brainstem.
Unlike standard hearing tests, the patient does not need to raise a hand, press a button, or respond to sounds.

This makes BERA ideal for:

• Newborns & infants

• Children with speech delay or developmental concerns

• Individuals who cannot perform behavioral hearing tests

• Suspected nerve-related hearing disorders

• Patients with auditory neuropathy or unexplained hearing issues

BERA is widely used across hospitals, ENT clinics, hearing centres, and newborn screening programs globally.

👶 Why BERA Is Important for Babies & Children

Hearing issues in babies often remain unnoticed until speech development slows.
Early detection through BERA ensures early treatment, preventing long-term effects on language, learning, and social development.

Recommended for children with:

• Failed newborn hearing screening

• Delayed speech or unclear speech

• Family history of hearing loss

• Frequent ear infections

• Birth complications or NICU stay

Early diagnosis allows timely treatment through hearing aids, speech therapy, cochlear implants, or medical care.

🧪 How is the BERA Test Performed?

The test is simple, comfortable, and completed in 20–45 minutes.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Patient relaxes or sleeps (infants are usually tested during natural sleep).

2. Soft electrode sensors are gently placed on the forehead and behind the ears.

3. Headphones deliver soft clicking or tone sounds.

4. Electrodes record the brain’s responses to these sounds.

5. A trained audiologist analyzes the waves to assess hearing ability and nerve function.

📊 Understanding BERA Test Results

BERA provides vital insights for diagnosing:

• Presence or absence of hearing loss

• Type & degree of hearing loss

• Issues in the auditory nerve or brainstem

• Need for hearing aids, cochlear implants, ENT referral, or therapy

This makes BERA one of the most reliable and objective hearing evaluation methods available today.

📍 VR Speech & Hearing Clinic – BERA Test Available at All Branches

🔸 Pune (Wakad)

Building On, Shivganga Arcade, Shop 8, 1st Floor,
Bhumkar Chowk, Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway,
Beside Cross Road, Wakad, Maharashtra 411057
📞 78881 81181

🔸 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)

Second Floor, Vasantrao Naik Chowk,
Opp. Hotel Deepali Executive, N-3, Cidco, Maharashtra 431003
📞 09112717179

🔸 Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar)

Shop No. 3, Vitthal Apartment, Pipeline Road Chowk,
Opp. Parvati Corner, Bhistabag, Maharashtra 414003
📞 09657588677