Hearing is living and it is so important to hear well.  When hearing deteriorates so does one's ability to communicate.

The correct choice of hearing instrument is determined by anatomical features of your ear, individual hearing loss and cost of digital technology.  All the hearing instruments fitted today are digital so they have a micro-processor within the circuit which is so powerful and enables your audiologist to programme the hearing aid to suit your hearing level and needs.

Signs of Hearing Loss

• Do you feel people mumble?
• Do you often ask ‘Beg your pardon?’
• Do you need to increase the volume on the TV or radio, louder than others would prefer?
• Do you find it difficult to hear the cashier at the supermarket?
• Do you find it difficult to hear over the phone?
• Do you find conversations at a restaurant or noisy environment difficult?
• Do you find male voices easier to understand than female voices?
• Do you have ringing in the ears?
• Have you had a very noisy job?
• Do family members report that you speak loudly?
• Do loud sounds startle you?
• Do you avoid social gatherings?

 

Some hearing aids have automatic program settings and others are manual. Prices of hearing instruments may vary as a result of how automated they are. Volume can be adjusted but usually it only gives a mild change and that is the nature of digital systems, however frequently a mild change can be adequate.  Your audiologist will explain if a volume control would be helpful for you.

There are four main categories of hearing aids:  Premium, superior, moderate and standard. They are priced accordingly due to the features they contain. 

Hearing aid styles

• Behind-the-ear(BTE)
  
• In-the-ear(ITE)
  
• In-the-canal(ITC)
  
• Completely-in-the-canal(CIC)
  
• Open fit slim-tube BTE fittings

Remote controls

Remote controls are available but are not necessary.  Please allow your audiologist to explain if you are interested.

What to Expect

Hearing instruments today can be programmed to identify different sound environments that you will experience. Click here to read on for more about what you can expect.