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About the clinic
VIP Hearing Solutions is owned by Nick Clive and Mo Khan – who both have a wealth of experience in the hearing industry.
Nick Clive began his Audiology career in 1999 at King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor. He then completed examinations with merit over 3 years and worked for PC Werth Ltd who previously represented Widex in the UK. In 2005, he passed the hearing aid council examinations to dispense privately. Nick also practices as the Chief of Audiology at 150 Harley Street. He specialises in the management of individuals with complex hearing problems and is an expert at hearing aid fittings.
Mo Khan completed his Audiology education at the University of Southampton and achieved the highest accolade of a First-Class Honours degree. He started his career within the NHS and has worked across the country including Dorset, Northern Ireland and Chelsea and Westminster. Mo takes a special interest in hearing aid technology, balance disorders, wax removal, and the management of tinnitus and complex hearing problems. Mo is also the Deputy Chief of Audiology at 150 Harley Street - London's most renowned location for medical care.
We use one of mainly two techniques:
Microsuction: using an ENT grade suction unit, and a high-quality microscope for enhanced visualisation of the procedure.
Instrumentation: using Jobson Horne single use tools.
We supply all makes of the very latest Hearing Aids, using rechargeable and smart phone technology. We can then demonstrate this to you in our unique purpose made 'Hearing Room'.
This enables us to give you the full hearing experience of everyday environments, such as listening to the television, or in a busy restaurant without you leaving our clinic.
Being totally 'Independent' allows us to find the most suitable hearing solution for your hearing loss from any one of the world’s leading Hearing Aid Manufacturers, including Widex, Phonak, GN Resound, Starkey, and Oticon.
We can make custom swim moulds to prevent ear infections or to enable you to swim with a perforation. Ask us about custom sound monitors, every musicians dream.
Ear wax is part of our body's natural defence system. It helps to prevent infections of the ear and catches foreign objects which may enter the ear such as dust or debris.
The over-production of ear wax causes pain for 1 out of every 15 people in the UK and can often be mistaken for hearing loss.
The production of ear wax is an entirely natural phenomenon to protect your ears from infection, instrusion and dirt.
Ear wax is there for a reason. It keeps the skin of the ear canal healthy and normally works its own way out. Trouble starts when it builds up and blocks the canal: your hearing goes muffled, the ear feels full, and some people get itching, earache, ringing or dizziness.
Softening drops are the usual first step. The NHS suggests 2 to 3 drops of medical-grade olive or almond oil, 3 to 4 times a day for 3 to 5 days, unless you might have a hole in your eardrum. If the ear is still blocked after that, book in for removal with a clinic in Rickmansworth.
Try not to dig the wax out with cotton buds or fingers. They tend to push it deeper and can scratch the canal, which makes it harder to remove. Our guide to the signs of ear wax build-up explains what to look out for.
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Local area
Rickmansworth Clinic covers Rickmansworth and the area around it. Only the area is listed here, so ask for the full address when you book. It's about 3.5 miles from the centre of Watford.
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Good to know
Rickmansworth Clinic covers Rickmansworth and the area around it. Only the area is listed here, so ask for the full address when you book.
Press Book appointment on this page and send a request with a date and time that suit you. The clinic will get back to you to confirm. You can also call them on 020 3828 7705.
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. Hours can change around bank holidays, so check when you book.
The clinic lists the following: Our clinic is based in Eastcote, Pinner. £80 for both ears. Prices can change, so confirm the cost when you book.
The clinic lists Ear Wax Removal, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Ear Noise, Hearing Loss, Hearing Tests, Hearing Aids, Hearing Protection, Hearing Care Packages, Tinnitus, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors.
Your appointment
Every clinic has its own way of doing things, and Rickmansworth Clinic will talk you through theirs. This is how a typical ear wax removal appointment goes.
Some clinics suggest softening the wax with olive oil drops for a few days first, so ask when you book. Mention any ear surgery, a perforated eardrum or grommets.
The clinician asks about your symptoms, then checks both ears with an otoscope or a microscope before deciding how to remove the wax.
Microsuction is noisy but rarely painful. Some clinics use warm-water irrigation or a small instrument instead. Allow around half an hour.
Most people hear more clearly straight away. Brief dizziness or a little soreness usually settles quickly. Get help if you have pain, discharge, bleeding or worse hearing.
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