Sydney ENT, Ear Conditions & Treatments (Otology & Neurotology)

Onsite hearing testing is available at Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, providing convenient access to professional hearing assessments every weekday. Our clinic is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to check hearing in both adults and children, helping to identify issues such as hearing loss, balance concerns, or middle ear conditions. An experienced audiologist is available on site throughout the week to carry out assessments, explain results, and discuss appropriate treatment options. This ensures patients receive timely, coordinated care with our ENT specialists all in one location.

Hearing loss can affect people of all ages and may arise from problems in the outer or middle ear (conductive hearing loss) or from the inner ear and auditory nerve (sensorineural hearing loss). At Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, we provide thorough evaluation to determine the type and cause of hearing loss, using advanced diagnostic testing. Treatment options are tailored to each patient and may include medical management, surgery, or hearing aids and implantable hearing devices when appropriate. Our goal is to restore or improve hearing function.

Glue ear is a common condition we treat at Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre. While it often clears on its own, our specialists carefully monitor patients to ensure hearing and development are not affected. When treatment is required, we may recommend grommet (ventilation tube) insertion to help drain fluid and improve hearing, or adenoid surgery if enlarged adenoids are contributing to the problem. Our specialists provide tailored care for both adults and children, with a focus on supporting long-term ear health and clear hearing.

Myringoplasty is a specialised surgical procedure aimed at repairing perforations in the eardrum (tympanic membrane), often caused by chronic ear infections, trauma, or previous surgeries. AT Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, our surgeons perform myringoplasty to restore the integrity of the eardrum, improve hearing, and prevent recurrent ear infections. The procedure involves grafting a small piece of the patient’s own tissue to close the perforation, typically performed under local or general anesthesia. Patients can expect a relatively quick recovery and significant improvement in ear function.

If you suffer from persistent ear discharge, hearing loss, or a known eardrum perforation, myringoplasty may be a beneficial solution for long-term ear health.

Exostectomy is a surgical procedure to remove benign bony growths in the ear canal, commonly known as “surfer’s ear.” These growths often develop after repeated exposure to cold water or wind and can lead to recurrent ear infections, wax build-up, or hearing loss if left untreated. The surgeons at Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre perform exostectomy to gently restore the natural shape of the ear canal, enhance hearing, and reduce the risk of recurring ear problems.

Ossicular chain reconstruction is an operation to repair or replace the tiny bones in the middle ear that help carry sound to the inner ear. These bones can sometimes be damaged by ear infections, injury, or long-term ear problems, which may cause hearing loss. During surgery, our specialists at Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre carefully rebuild or replace these bones, often using small prosthetic implants, to help restore hearing and improve day-to-day communication.

Mastoidectomy at the Sydney Adult and Children’s ENT Centre is a surgical procedure performed to remove infected or damaged air cells within the mastoid bone, located behind the ear. This treatment is often required for patients suffering from chronic ear infections (chronic otitis media), cholesteatoma, or when infections have spread to the mastoid area. At our centre, our ENT specialists perform mastoidectomy to eliminate infection, prevent complications such as hearing loss or facial nerve damage, and restore proper ear function. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and may be combined with other middle ear surgeries, depending on the extent of the disease. With our dedicated care and advanced surgical techniques, most patients experience significant relief from symptoms and improved ear health.

Stapedectomy is an operation that can improve hearing when the small stapes bone in the ear becomes stiff and stops working properly, often due to a condition called otosclerosis. This stiffness blocks sound from reaching the inner ear and causes hearing loss. In the surgery, the damaged bone is replaced with a tiny implant that allows sound to pass through again. At Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, our surgeons use this procedure to help restore clearer hearing and make everyday communication easier.

Cholesteatoma surgery is performed to remove an abnormal growth of skin cells inside the ear that can damage nearby structures if left untreated. A cholesteatoma often causes hearing loss, recurring ear infections, or discharge from the ear, and over time it may lead to serious complications if not managed properly. At Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, our surgeons carefully remove the growth to protect the ear, prevent further damage, and improve overall ear health.

Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous growth that develops on the balance and hearing nerve, which can cause symptoms such as hearing loss, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), or balance problems. At Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, we provide careful assessment and diagnosis using advanced hearing tests and imaging. Treatment options depend on the size of the tumour, symptoms, and individual needs, and may include regular monitoring, specialised surgery, or referral for radiotherapy. Our focus is on protecting hearing and balance as much as possible, while supporting each patient with personalised care.

Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) is a condition where thinning or a small opening in the inner ear bone can cause dizziness, imbalance, and unusual sensitivity to sound. At Sydney Adult & Children’s ENT Centre, diagnosis is made through specialised hearing and balance tests together with high-resolution imaging. When symptoms are significant, surgical repair may be recommended to close the opening and restore stability. This procedure is performed with great care to reduce dizziness, improve balance, and help patients return to normal daily activities.