Degrees of hearing loss

Between the two extremes of hearing well and hearing nothing, there are many degrees of impairment.  The terms used to describe the degree of hearing loss are mild, moderate, severe and profound.  Most hearing losses are mild to moderate.

What does the degree of hearing impairment mean?

Mild Hearing Loss:
Unable to hear soft sounds and difficulty perceiving speech in noisy environments.

Moderate Hearing Loss:
Unable to hear soft and moderately loud sounds with considerable difficulty in perceiving speech, particularly in noisy situations.

Severe Hearing Loss:
Speakers must raise their voice to be heard and it takes considerable effort to hear in group conversations.

Profound Hearing Loss:
Some very loud sounds may be audible (such as an aeroplane overhead) but it is impossible to hear conversation, even if the voice is raised.

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