TYPES OF HEARING AIDS
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OPEN FIT
Worn behind the ear
Sound conducted to the ear through a thin tube to an earbud in the canal
Available with Memory Switch, Wax Traps, and Sound Recovery
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FULL SHELL (FS)
Fits in the outer ear and extends into the ear canal
Available with Memory Switch, Wax Traps, and Retrieval Lines
High Power Circuits available on certain models
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BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE)
Worn behind the ear
Sound conducted to the ear through a tube to a mold in the ear
Available with Memory Switch, Volume Controls, and Retrieval Lines
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IN-THE-CANAL (ITC)
Fits in the canal and the opening of the ear
Available with Memory Switch, Wax Traps, and Retrieval Line
High Power Circuits available on certain models
At the time of your hearing evaluation, a case history will be taken to determine the type of hearing problem that you have. Questions will also be asked about the onset of the hearing loss, presence of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and dizziness.
Based on the results of the hearing test and the answers to these questions, our highly trained hearing experts may make a referral to a medical doctor for an examination and possible treatment. If the testing reveals a sensori-neural hearing loss, a hearing aid may be recommended for one or both ears.
