GMC [number]

Hearing loss

Sudden, gradual or in one ear — assessed with a full hearing test, examination under the microscope and imaging where needed.

Otosclerosis

Stiffening of the stapes bone causing gradual hearing loss, treatable with a hearing aid or stapedotomy.

Childhood hearing loss

Hearing that is not developing as expected, from glue ear to permanent loss needing a hearing implant.

Cochlear implantation

For severe–profound hearing loss when hearing aids are no longer enough. Mr Vithlani is a surgeon with the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service.