The Risks

The Clarity hearing health clinician is trained and certified as competent in ear care and earwax removal and will use best-practice procedures to minimise any associated risks. However, even when performed with the utmost care, there are some risks involved in earwax removal;
Uncommon
• Discomfort / pain (minimised by use of olive oil prior to appointment)
• Damage to skin of the ear canal (minimised by use of olive oil prior to appointment)
• Bleeding from ear canal
• Ear infection (minimised by water precautions post procedure)
• Temporary reduction in hearing
• Temporary hearing sensitivity
• Temporary aggravation of existing tinnitus
Rare
• Feeling sick or light-headed
• Temporary dizziness
Extremely Rare
• Permanent hearing loss (minimised by limiting time of exposure to noise of suction machine and avoiding contact with or trauma to the ear drum)
• Triggering of new tinnitus (minimised by limiting time exposure to noise of suction machine)
• Damage to the ear drum during the procedure (minimised by restricting the depth of insertion of the suction tube)

Statement Of Consent

I understand that personal information will be held about me and only shared with professionals where it may help with further patient assessment and/or treatment.
I understand and acknowledge that there may be risks involved with earwax removal, as stated in the above statement.
I have answered the above medical questions honestly including other factors that may affect my suitability for any or all forms of earwax removal.
I hereby give Clarity hearing health informed consent to capture clinical images only for the purpose of patient monitoring and/or treatment.
I hereby give the Clarity hearing health practitioner informed consent to remove wax from my ear/s using the procedure most appropriate for my personal circumstances.