Hearing Aids
A hearing aid is a small electronic device that amplifies sounds to improve auditory access and communication ability of an individual with hearing impairment. Most hearing aids work in similar ways. The hearing aid receives sound waves through a microphone, which helps to convert the sound waves to electrical signals and send them to an amplifier. The amplifier then increases the power of the signals and lastly, send them to the ear through a speaker.
Hearing aid technology has progressed rapidly in the past 20 years. Today’s hearing aids are lighter, smaller and more powerful than before. Most hearing aids now incorporate digital components which supports a greater number of features and programming options. Recent improvements in hearing aid technology helps with distinguishing speech in background noise and challenging listening environments. Many models even can be connected wirelessly to televisions and computers which enable audio streaming seamlessly.
At iHear, we are proud to partner with the world’s leading manufacturers of hearing aids including Phonak, ReSound, Signia and many more to provide a full range of hearing aids. There is no single “best hearing aid” for all hearing impairments. Our audiologists will recommend the model of hearing aid that is most appropriate for you depending on your hearing test results, ear canal size and shape, communication needs and expectations, aesthetic look, ease of use, required features, budget, and other preferences.
The investment you make in your hearing aids is not related to the style of the hearing aid, but rather is tied to the technology in the hearing aids. The more sophisticated the hearing aids, the better they will perform in more challenging listening environments. The cost of hearing aids increases as the sophistication of the technology increases.
If you would like to learn more and find out which models of hearing aids will work best for you, call us at 6904 9555 or schedule an appointment with our audiologist for a free hearing test and hearing aid evaluation.