Blocked ears?
Muffled Hearing?
Our ENT-trained team removes wax gently in approx. 15 minutes.
All the reasons people love ClearEar
5.0 Google reviews 
Joy Adebambo
“I had no idea there was a foreign object in my ear.”
I thought my ear was blocked with wax, but it turned out a small metal object from a piercing had been lodged in my ear for weeks. The clinician explained everything clearly and removed it quickly with no pain at all.
Eamonn Coyle
“I finally found a specialist who understood my ear condition.”
I’ve suffered from an irritable ear for years and usually faced long waiting lists to see a specialist. At ClearEar, I met an expert who examined my ear, gave me the right treatment, and resolved the issue. Now, if my ear ever flares up again, I can come in and get it treated straight away with no delay.
Kritiika Mahajan
“They responded immediately when I was in pain.”
I had severe ear pain just before the weekend and needed urgent help. ClearEar responded straight away and gave me an appointment the very next day. The ENT identified the issue quickly, treated it on the spot, and within an hour my symptoms were gone. I could hear clearly again with no medication needed.
What you need to know
Need ear wax removal?
Ear wax can be stubborn. While we all produce it, excess ear wax can cause significant discomfort, pain and hearing loss. ClearEar offers microsuction ear wax removal services 7 days a week.
Is ear cleaning advisable?
Ear wax is part of our immune system. Our ears naturally produce earwax to protect the ears by trapping dust, debris and microorganisms. In most cases it will migrate out of the ear without any intervention. However, ear wax cleaning is advisable if excess wax is causing symptoms or complications.
What happens if ear wax is not removed?
Ignoring build-up of wax can lead to impacted ear wax. This can cause ear discomfort or pain, feeling of fullness in the ears and/or decreased hearing. It is important to seek professional help if you require ear wax removal.
ClearEar Packages
Prescriptions (if required) are subject to a €30 charge with the basic and advanced packages. It is INCLUDED if booking a premium service.
Feature | ClearEar Basic | ClearEar Advanced | ClearEar Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
Price | Mon-Fri: €80 Weekend: €95 | Mon-Fri: €110 Weekend: €125 | Mon-Fri: €150 Weekend: €165 |
Ear clinical history | |||
Micro-otoscopy examination | |||
Ear wax removal if needed (microsuction) | |||
Cotton bud/hearing aid removal | |||
Blocked ears | |||
Tinnitus (both ears) | |||
Hearing test | |||
Ear pain | |||
Perforated ear drum | |||
Ear discharge | |||
Ear infection | |||
Sensation of fluid in the ear | |||
Sudden hearing loss | |||
Tinnitus (one-sided ONLY) | |||
Prescription (if needed) | |||
One free Follow-up appointment (within 30 days of previous visit) | |||
Free referral to ENT specialist (if needed) | |||
Free referral for MRI/CT imaging (where clinically indicated – we do NOT perform the imaging) |
What is Ear Wax?
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural, sticky oil made by glands in your ears. It helps keep your ears clean by trapping dirt and dust.
It’s important not to try to remove earwax yourself because you could hurt your ears. Instead, it’s best to let a hearing care professional handle it safely. Sometimes, you might have too much earwax resulting in a blocked ear. This can happen for different reasons like having narrow ear canals, getting older, using cotton swabs, or wearing hearing aids. If you wear hearing aids, it’s especially important to clean them every day to prevent earwax from causing damage.
Why Choose ClearEar
ClearEar
- Seen by ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) trained professionals - expert Ear Care
- Same day & out of hours Appointments
- Diagnose & treat underlying ear pathology not just ear wax removal
- Open 7 days a week
- Ear wax drops preferred but not mandatory. High grade EQUIPMENT MITIGATES this
- Easy to use booking system - you control when to book RESCHEDULE or cancel
Other Providers
- Opticians or audiologists who provide ear wax removal on the side
- WAITING weeks or months to be seen
- Will ask you to see your GP and treat UNDERLYING pathology first. Prolonging care
- Open 5 days a week during work hours
- REQUIRED to use ear wax drops for few days first
- Often no booking SYSTEM and a contact us form used instead leaves you WAITING FOR a reply and no control over your ear health
What to Expect
Ear Health Checkup
At ClearEar, we conduct a thorough medical history to assess your current symptoms. We will then ask for your permission to examine your ear(s) using the our digital video otoscope or microscope. This allows us to examine the canal and eardrum in high definition and magnification, clearly identifying the cause of your symptoms.
Hearing Test
A hearing check involves placing headphones over both ears. The Ear Care Practitioner will play a range of different sounds at varying loudness and pitch through the headphones. The aim of the test is to establish the quietest sounds you can hear and identify any potential hearing weakness. You may experience discomfort to some loud or high pitch sounds in the test, but this tends to be temporary.
Gentle Microsuction Wax Removal
Ear wax removal may be necessary to relieve fullness/blocked sensation of the ear, and/or to enable otoscopy and hearing assessment. If the wax cannot be fully removed, a second or third appointment may be required with further softening of the wax for a few days between visits using alternative softeners as advised.
Two methods of wax removal may be used during your appointment, microsuction and/or manual removal using an instrument.
Why Remove Ear Wax?
Ear wax might seem odd, but it’s actually vital for protecting our ears. It acts as a natural defense, shielding delicate structures from harmful particles and bacteria, and even helps keep our ears clean.
However, when ear wax builds up too much, it can cause problems like pain, blocked ear, tinnitus, or temporary hearing loss. That’s why it’s crucial to regularly remove excess wax to maintain ear health.
While some may attempt to remove wax themselves, it’s safer and more effective to seek professional help. Improper removal can lead to hearing damage or ear canal injury. By ensuring proper removal, you can preserve good airflow and protect your hearing.
Remember, taking care of your ears is essential for maintaining overall hearing health. Schedule regular ear wax removal to keep your ears clean and your hearing sharp.
What Our Customers Say
What to expect at your ear wax removal
appointment at ClearEar
- Check in – upon arrival our team will confirm your details and appointment time.
- Clinical History – We will perform a thorough clinical history to better understand your current ear health.
- Physical Examination – Using micro-otoscopy, headlight or our microscope (each play their own distinct role) our clinician will examine the ears. Any findings will be relayed to you and documented in your patient record.
- Ear wax Removal – We will clearly outline the microsuction ear wax removal procedure beforehand. We will show you all the equipment used and what to expect. It is a safe and painless process which gently removes wax. We will communicate at regular intervals during the procedure to ensure you are comfortable throughout.
- Visualising your Eardrum – Once the wax is removed, we will examine the eardrum for any signs of inflammation or infection.
- Use of additional drops – For stubborn ear wax we can utilise stronger ear wax drops on the day that can aid complete removal.
- Remnant Wax – If any ear wax remains, we will advise you on the next steps.
- Hearing test – If you feel your hearing is still impaired post earwax removal, we can conduct a hearing test.
- 15 minutes – We expect the entire process to take 15 minutes. This can be slightly shorter or longer depending on the wax. Each patient is different.