OAEs are extremely soft sounds generated by most normal inner ears. They can be recorded in the ear canal. OAEs can be evoked and recorded using different sounds.

Advantages:

• Tool for assessing cochlear health

• Tool for hearing screening in neonates / infants

• Quick and non invasive test

• Can monitor hearing status in persons

  • Undergoing treatment with ototoxic drugs ex: Cisplatin, Gentamycin

  • Exposed to loud noise

• Helps in differential diagnosis