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Back-to-School Hearing Health: What Every Parent Should Know

As the new school year begins, hearing health often gets overlooked during back-to-school preparations. Yet untreated hearing loss in children and young adults can significantly impact academic performance, social development, and quality of life.

Why Hearing Screenings Matter

Many school districts require hearing screenings, but these basic tests don’t always catch mild or moderate hearing loss. A comprehensive hearing evaluation from a qualified hearing specialist provides a much more complete picture of your child’s hearing health.

Signs of Hearing Difficulty in Students

Watch for these warning signs: frequently asking people to repeat themselves, turning up device volume to high levels, struggling to follow directions in noisy environments, appearing inattentive in class, and falling behind academically despite good effort.

Protecting Young Ears from Noise

Earbuds at high volumes are a growing concern for teens. The World Health Organization estimates over one billion young people worldwide are at risk for hearing loss due to recreational noise exposure. Encourage volume limits and breaks from prolonged listening.

Schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation with Revolution Hearing before the school year gets into full swing. Early detection makes all the difference.

Our Provider

John Paul Schaeffer, HIS

Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist | Veteran | Medical Professional

John Paul Schaeffer is a dedicated Hearing Instrument Specialist and veteran with a diverse background in emergency medicine, military service, and healthcare. His career has focused on improving patient care through a combination of medical expertise and advanced hearing healthcare.
 
John’s journey began at 14 as a volunteer firefighter, and by 16, he was an EMT with the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. At 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving with the 2nd Marine Division and providing battlefield medicine during two tours in Iraq. He balanced this with earning an associate degree and later worked in emergency medicine and medical transport.
 
Transitioning into hearing healthcare, John managed Miracle-Ear clinics across Virginia and the Carolinas before co-founding a private clinic. His commitment to patient care and innovative approaches led to the growth of community outreach programs and mobile clinics for underserved populations.
 
Currently with Revolution Hearing, John continues to provide personalized hearing solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of his patients.

Our Provider

Megan Zablan, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Megan has spent the past 25 years in Virginia Beach, where she developed her passion for the hearing aid industry, inspired by her mother, a dedicated hearing aid specialist. With 10 years of experience, Megan is committed to providing personalized care and building strong, lasting relationships with each client. She takes the time to understand their unique hearing needs and deliver the highest level of service. Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Chewie and Adobo, playing board games, and staying active with pickleball. Her mission is simple: to help people hear better and improve their quality of life. Megan is dedicated to making sure every client receives the best possible care on their hearing journey.