Hearing Loss Treatment Options
It is important to note that
Hearing Instrument Specialists and Audiologists are trained to
identify any medical problems potentially causing hearing loss and then
refer that person to an appropriate medical specialist before fitting
hearing aids. This is crucial for the overall health and well-being of
the individual.
For the
vast majority of adults with hearing loss, hearing aids are the
most common treatment option. Almost 95% of the various degrees of hearing
loss can be fit with hearing aids. Today’s
digital technology has never been more advanced with a variety
of styles, technology levels, and purchase options. Please see
the hearing aids section to learn more or click here to be directed
to that page.
There are a few surgical options to correct hearing
loss, however, it truly depends on the type of loss (primarily
conductive) and the severity. Conductive hearing loss can be treated as
easily as removing earwax to more invasive surgical procedures such
as repairing a ruptured eardrum or damaged middle ear bones.
Some
people with severe or profound hearing loss may benefit from
a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device
that has an electrode implanted in the cochlea (inner ear) which picks
up sound transmitted from a hearing aid and transducer. The goal is to
provide direct stimulation of the inner ear hair cells for better sound
and speech awareness.
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