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TYPES OF HEARING AIDS

TYPES OF HEARING AIDS

Hearing Aids Based on Design

Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids

It is worn behind the ears. It comprises a narrow transparent tube, which carries thin wires, connecting the casing to the receiver that rests in the ear canal.

  • Worn behind the ears
  • Suitable for children
  • Easy to clean & maintain

Receiver - in - The - Canal

Hearing aid that rests behind the ear, only it’s a little smaller and the tube connecting the casing to the earmold is even thinner.

  • Worn behind the ears
  • Smaller than BTE hearing aids
  • Less visible than BTE

In-the-canal (ITC) aids

This kind of hearing aids are worn in the lower side of the outer ear. With a medium size fit, these devices are easily inserted and removed when needed.

  • Worn in the lower side of the outer ear
  • Less visible than ITE
  • Comes with longer battery life

Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) aids

This type of hearing aid sits in ear canals and amplify the natural hearing ability of the ear. CIC hearing aids use very small batteries.

  • Worn inside the ear canal
  • Less visible than ITC
  • Perfect for moderate hearing loss

Invisible-in-canal (IIC) aids

This type of hearing aid sits deep inside the ear canal, making itself almost invisible. These devices are the tiniest form of hearing aids available.

  • Worn deep inside ear canal
  • Almost invisible
  • Equipped with powerful features