Expert BERA Testing in Mumbai
Accurate neurological hearing diagnostics. Whether prescribed by your ENT for adult vertigo or for your baby’s hearing screening, our expert audiologists conduct stress-free Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) tests across our 10+ clinics or at your home.
What is a Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) Test?
When your doctor prescribes a BERA test (also known internationally as an ABR test), they want to see exactly how your hearing nerve and brainstem are responding to sound.
This is an objective, neurological evaluation. It does not require the patient to speak, press a button, or even be awake. By placing comfortable sensor pads on the head, we track the electrical signals traveling from the ear to the brain. It is an essential diagnostic tool for identifying hidden inner-ear conditions, neurological blockages, and pediatric hearing loss.
Common Reasons ENTs Prescribe a BERA Test
You or your child may be referred to us for a BERA evaluation to:
- Thoroughly screen newborns and infants who did not pass an initial hospital hearing test.
- Investigate unexplained dizziness, persistent vertigo, or severe tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
- Assess asymmetric hearing loss (where one ear has a significantly different hearing level than the other).
- Diagnose or rule out acoustic neuromas (benign growths on the auditory nerve).
- Evaluate the hearing of patients who cannot undergo standard behavioral testing.
Skip the Clinic: Book an At-Home BERA Test
For babies and young children, a BERA test is only successful if the child is in a state of deep, natural sleep. Rather than navigating heavy Mumbai traffic and trying to calm an anxious baby in a clinical waiting room, Crystal Hearing Solutions brings the diagnostic equipment directly to you.
Our traveling audiologists can perform the complete setup and testing while your child is comfortably asleep in their own crib. We also offer this service for senior patients who are bedridden or suffer from severe vertigo, ensuring they get world-class diagnostics without the physical strain of traveling.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
The BERA procedure is entirely non-invasive, radiation-free, and painless.
Step 1: The Setup.
For adults, you simply relax in a comfortable recliner. For infants, we wait patiently until they are deeply asleep before beginning.
Step 2: Sensor Placement.
We apply three small, comfortable electrode stickers to the forehead and behind the ears.
Step 3: The Stimulus.
Soft earphones are placed in the ears, delivering a rapid series of clicking sounds or gentle tones.
Step 4: The Reading.
The computer records the brain’s exact response to these clicks. We analyze these waveforms to pinpoint where any auditory blockages might be occurring and share the report with your referring doctor.
The Audiology Partner Mumbai’s Doctors Trust
When a neurological hearing test is required, precision is everything. For over two decades, Crystal Hearing Solutions has been the trusted diagnostic partner for top ENT specialists and pediatricians across Mumbai. With over 10 advanced clinics- from Colaba and Charni Road to Andheri, Borivali, Mulund, and Thane, we provide clinical-grade BERA testing with unmatched accuracy and patient care.
Get Highly Accurate Hearing Diagnostics Today
Don’t delay important medical evaluations. Whether for you or your child, our expert team provides comfortable and precise BERA testing across Mumbai.
Clinics where we offer Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) tests in Mumbai
Not at all. The test only involves wearing earphones and having small sticker sensors placed on the skin. There are no needles or invasive tools used.
The most important preparation is ensuring your baby is sleepy. We recommend keeping them awake longer than usual before the appointment and feeding them right before the test begins so they fall into a deep, comfortable sleep.
Yes! BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) and ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) are simply two different names for the exact same medical test.
For adults, the test usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. For infants, we schedule up to 2 hours to ensure we have enough time to let the baby feed and fall asleep naturally.