Hearing Devices

We offer various hearing devices and solutions for your hearing needs. If you have any questions about the following, contact our office and we will help you.

CIC - Completely-in-the-Canal

• Ease of removal and insertion, provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• No user controls (with the exception of a program button) and remote control for some units.

• Hidden from view

• Can be physically protected from some direct wind noise exposure.

• Some directivity despite a single omni-directional microphone due to head, pinna and concha bowl resonant effects.

• Compatible with telephones /cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces the occlusion effect (head-in-the-barrel feeling).

• Since the receiver is closer to the tympanic membrane, less gain is required to correctly amplify for a given hearing loss than  other styles of hearing aids.

ITC -In-the-Canal

• Ease of removal and insertion , provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• Some user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Some cosmetic appeal .

• Directional microphones can be an option depending on size and shape of ear.

• Compatible with telephones /cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces occlusion effect because of more venting capability.

• Can be less sensitive to wax because of shorter canal lengths or larger wax guards on the end of the device.

• Batteries last longer than in a CIC because of larger battery.

ITE -In-the-ear

• Ease of removal and insertion , provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• More user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Directional microphones are usually standard on this style.

• Compatible with telephones /cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces occlusion effect because of more venting capability.

• Can be less sensitive to wax because of shorter canal lengths or larger wax guards on the end of the device.

• Batteries last longer than CIC because of larger battery.

BTE -Behind-the-Ear

• Most user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Directional microphones are usually standard now on these devices..

• Compatible with telephones /cellular phones without the need of modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• Reduces occlusion effect because of a larger  venting capability.

• Most resistant to breakdown because none of the electronics fit into the ear where wax and moisture cause problems (only the mold fits into the ear).

• Can be less sensitive to wax because the mold is easier to clean than custom shells.

• Batteries last longest of any style because of larger battery.

• Can fit severe to profound hearing losses .

OTE - Over-the-Ear, or 'Open-Fit'

• Very cosmetically appealing (as good as or better than CIC).

• Are the most comfortable hearing devices to wear.

• Do not cause the occlusion effect , sounds seem more natural, and least internal resonance when eating.

• Are worn easily with glasses or ears that sit tight to the head.

• Are usually automatic .

• Most come with directional microphones .

• Can use your natural hearing for telephone use (holding to ear) or holding the phone higher on the ear, to the hearing device, for improved clarity without feedback.