Dr Hofmeyr is an
Ear, Nose and Throat
surgeon
specialising in
Neurotology and Otology
Specialising in vestibular schwannoma, cochlear implantation, hearing loss, vertigo, Bell’s palsy, marble bone disease, tinnitus & other ear conditions.
Conditions
Dr. Hofmeyr has a special interest in the following conditions:
Vestibular Schwannoma
A Vestibular Schwannoma / acoustic neuroma is a benign (non-cancerous), usually slow-growing tumour that originates on the balance nerve in the inner ear.
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Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant (CI) is an electronic device that was designed to provide sound to deaf or severely hard of hearing patients.
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Ear Disease
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Bell's Palsy
Bell’s palsy is the sudden onset of weakness (paresis) or complete loss of movement (paralysis) of the one side of the face.
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Marble Bone Disease
Marble bone disease is a genetic condition characterised by very hard, dense bone formation.
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Hearing Loss
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Dizziness, vertigo & balance disorders
Dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders are commonly reported symptoms during doctor’s visits.
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Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source. It may be a symptom of ear disease or systemic disorders eg hypertension.
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What is Neurotology?
Neurotology is a medical speciality that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders related to the ears and the nervous system, particularly those involving the inner ear and balance. Neurotologists are trained to manage conditions such as vestibular schwannoma, vertigo, dizziness, hearing loss, and disorders affecting the inner ear, facial nerve, and brainstem. They also perform surgical procedures to treat these conditions, such as cochlear implants or treatments for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
What is Otology?
Otology is a branch of otorhinolaryngology that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ear. This includes conditions such as hearing loss, ear infections, cholesteatoma, tinnitus, and abnormalities of the ear structure. Otologists are medical doctors who specialize in treating these conditions and may use a combination of medical and surgical treatments to help improve ear health and function. Patients with certain forms of hearing loss may benefit from implantable hearing solutions.
Conditions
Read more about conditions such as Acoustic Neuroma, Balance Disorders, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Bell’s Palsy, Vertigo and more…
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