Hearing Devices
Hearing devices are miniaturized electronic assistive devices which basically consist of a microphone, a receiver and a sophisticated amplifying microchip powered by a tiny battery.
Thanks to recent developments in digital technology and advanced electronic design, today’s hearing devices can be so small that they are virtually invisible fitting either in the ear canal or behind the ear.
Hearing Devices come in different styles:
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing devices – available in several sizes and contemporary colours, they fit comfortably behind your ear and transmit sound through a clear tube in to your ear. In some situations custom made earmoulds may be required to assist with the transmission of sound in to your ears.
In-the-ear (ITE) hearing devices – available in different style and size, ranging from Full Concha (ITE), to In-the-canal (ITC), and Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing devices.
In-the-ear hearing devices are moulded to your ears and provide a comfortable fit while delivering sound directly in to your ear canal.
All hearing devices require a battery to power them, but some are also powered by rechargeable batteries. We retail all standard sizes or rechargeable hearing device batteries.
Some hearing devices can also be operated with help of a remote control for example if they have no manual user controls on them like a volume, or if the wearer's manual dexterity is limited.
Although hearing devices may not provide the wearer with completely “normal” hearing, they should be able to provide considerable benefit in compensating the effects associated with hearing loss.
One of the biggest problems for hearing device users is the disturbing effect of background noise. The micro sized computer chips in today’s most advanced digital hearing devices are able to reduce noise effectively and enhance speech by adjusting the sound smoothly and automatically.
Although hearing devices cannot restore your original hearing, they can make the most of your remaining hearing ability.
They may also be your way back to active life, where you do not have to make a constant effort to hear.
The latest in hearing device technology has brought us much closer to the goal of offering total compensation for each individual hearing loss.
Active use of hearing devices will make communication with other people easier and this way contribute to increased quality of life. The wearer can better hear what people are saying and follow conversations better with one person or even a group of people. They are better able to enjoy music, hear TV and radio, hear the telephone ring and experience all the sounds that make up the day.
