Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) is a non-invasive neurophysiological test that evaluates the hearing pathway from the inner ear to the brainstem. It records the brain's electrical responses to sound stimuli, making it an effective diagnostic tool for assessing hearing function and detecting abnormalities in the auditory nerve and brainstem pathways.

When is BERA Recommended?

Your doctor may recommend a BERA test if you have symptoms or conditions affecting hearing or the auditory pathway.

• Hearing loss in children or adults
• Persistent tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Vertigo or balance-related disorders
• Suspected auditory nerve or brainstem abnormalities
• Newborn hearing screening and assessment of infants

Conditions Diagnosed

BERA helps diagnose hearing disorders and neurological conditions affecting the auditory pathway.

• Sensorineural Hearing Loss
• Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
• Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)
• Brainstem Disorders
• Congenital Hearing Impairment in Infants

Benefits of BERA

• Accurately evaluates hearing and brainstem auditory function
• Detects hearing loss even in newborns and uncooperative patients
• Helps diagnose auditory nerve and brainstem disorders
• Supports early diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning
• Safe, painless, and completely non-invasive diagnostic procedure