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Hearing Devices

Hearing devices can benefit most people with hearing loss. They decrease the difficulties and frustrations associated with hearing loss by improving your ability to listen and communicate more easily. Hearing devices reduce stress and allow you to focus on your everyday life activities. Today's advanced technology has helped millions of hearing impaired individuals lead fuller, richer lives.

Hearing Technology

Modern hearing devices can automatically handle a variety of listening situations, and are customized for the specific needs of each individual. The hearing device analyzes and adjusts incoming sounds millions of times per second to ensure clarity of speech, and reduce the interference of background noise. Each new generation of hearing technology takes advantage of new research and faster computing to continually evolve and improve. If the hearing loss increases over time a university trained audiologist can appropriately reprogram the hearing devices to accommodate those changes.

Hearing Device Styles

Hearing devices are available in many shapes and styles. Each style possesses unique characteristics that make them most effective for specific types of hearing loss. The style of device can affect the amount of volume it is capable of and how visible it will be to others. The style also may affect how comfortable it is to wear or even the sound quality for the listener. The type of device you choose is a very important part of finding a solution that meets your needs. Your audiologist can assist you in choosing the best device for your hearing loss and your style.

Open Fit Hearing Aids

Open Fit Hearing AidsOpen fit hearing devices are designed to be small, discreet and keep the ear canal unobstructed. They are appropriate for a wide variety of hearing loss. They have become one of the most popular hearing device styles due to their small size and comfort. The other big advantage of this style is that by keeping the ear canal open the remaining natural hearing is preserved. This results in better sound quality and the most natural listening experience..

Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids

Completely in the Canal (CIC) Hearing AidsThis style offers the ultimate in concealment by fitting deeply into the ear canal. Placing the instrument closer to the eardrum means less amplification is needed. They are custom made for each patient and are appropriate for mild to moderate hearing loss. Not all options are available on CIC style aids.

In-the-Canal (ITC) Hearing Aids

In the canal (ITC) hearing aidsThis style offers good concealment with the addition of advanced features such as directional microphones and wireless capabilities. They fit primarily into the ear canal so they are not easily seen in the ear and are still appropriate for a broad range of hearing loss.

In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids

In the ear (ITE) hearing aidsThis style is custom made to fit mainly into the bowl of the ear. Their size allows them to be fit using powerful amplifiers for more significant hearing loss. They are comfortable, easy to insert in the ear, and can be made using all of the latest technology and features in order to provide excellent hearing benefits.

Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

Behind the ear (BTE) Hearing AidsThe BTE places the computer, speakers and microphones behind the ear. It is often designed for more severe hearing impairments or when the hearing loss changes significantly from one pitch to the next. They can be the most powerful style of aid and the advances in technology mean they are smaller and have all the latest technology so that people with severe hearing loss don't have to compromise on features anymore.

Best Digital Hearing Aids Brands

As a privately owned company we have the freedom to offer hearing devices from most of the world's best hearing device manufacturers and laboratories including:

  • Oticon
  • Widex
  • Resound
  • Phonak
  • Siemens
  • Starkey
  • Micro-Tech
  • Sonic Innovations
 

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