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The safest and easiest way to get rid of excess or stubborn earwax is to see a professional. Lucky for you, we have just the people in store to offer an earwax removal service. All you need to do is give your local store a call to get booked in.
We charge €65 for one or both ears. And if we don’t find any wax, we’ll complete a full ear health check instead, which costs €30.
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It may take more than one attempt to remove your wax. It’s important that the wax has been softened to make the procedure as comfortable and effective as possible – so to prepare for your appointment, we’d recommend using olive oil to soften it.
An ear oil spray known as Earol is ideal for this. You can buy it in the Specsavers stores. Read the instructions leaflet carefully and use for 7-10 days between 2-4 times daily before your appointment. Other sprays or drops are not always suitable and may prevent us from being able to carry out the removal.
Your ears might feel more blocked up after using olive oil and might reduce your hearing – this is because the wax will soak up the oil.
If you wear hearing aids, avoid wearing them after you put olive oil in your ears as you could damage your hearing aids (which wouldn’t be covered by your warranty).
If you experience a foul taste after using olive oil, stop using it as this might be a sign that there is a hole in your eardrum. If this happens, get in touch with your GP and let us know.
For some people, olive oil use might cause some mild discomfort or irritation. If you have any doubts or concerns, just give us a call or speak to your GP or pharmacist.
Give us a call to speak to an audiologist before your appointment if you’ve experienced any of the following:
If you’re not sure you have earwax in your ears, give your store a call for a triage appointment first.
Please do not come into store if you, or anyone in your household:
During your appointment, you might be required to wear a mask to reduce any risk of transmission.
Rest assured that our specially trained clinicians will use the safest method of wax removal to help you hear again.
Microsuction earwax removal uses a vacuum to gently remove any excess wax from your ears. It’s one of the most effective services for cleaning your ears and can be completed by one of our accredited Hearcare Professionals in stores.
Ear syringing is a technique of removing earwax that involves pushing water through the ear canal to flush out the wax. Although it can be successful, it can have side effects and possible complications, especially if done incorrectly, causing ear infections or impacted earwax. Ear syringing is not a service that is provided by Specsavers.
Read more about our ear-cleaning advice here.
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