ear, nose, and throat disorders
Eardrum Perforation
Diagnosis of Eardrum Perforation
A doctor's evaluation A doctor diagnoses eardrum perforation by looking in the ear with a special instrument called an otoscope (a handheld light). If possible, formal hearing tests are done before and after treatment. If hearing loss or vertigo is severe or if the perforation in the eardrum is large, people are evaluated by an otolaryngologist (a specialist in ear, nose, and throat disorders) as soon as possible. 