Customised
to fit completely in the ear canal. These are the smallest
and least visible hearing aids available. All the components
are housed in a small case which fits far into the ear canal.
This takes advantage of the ears own natural sound collection
and offers convenient telephone usage.
In
The Canal (ITC)
A
little larger than the CIC the ITC hearing aid also fits discreetly
into the ear canal.
In
The Ear (ITE) Half Shell
In
The Ear (ITE) Half Shell - An easy to handle aid which is
customised to fit neatly in the ear. This type of aid is slightly
larger than the ITC and can provide more power therefore making
it suitable for a wider range of hearing losses. Because the
aid is larger it has the capabilities of accommodating additional
features such as a telecoil.
In
The Ear (ITE) Full Shell
Fits
snugly in to the concha bowl of the ear. It is best suited
for those with dexterity problems and for those with more
severe hearing losses. Due to their size they also have the
advantage of accommodating additional features.
Behind
The Ear (BTE)
Here
the electronics are housed in a case that fits behind the
ear. Tubing and a custom made ear mould direct the sound into
the ear canal. BTE hearing aids can provide more amplification
than their ITE counterparts due to the ability to include
larger amplifiers and larger batteries, but they are not just
for severe losses they can be used for mild to moderate hearing
losses as well.
Different
technologies (analogue, digital, programmable etc) and features
are available in the above sizes.
After
your free hearing evaluation we will advise which hearing
aids best match your specific hearing loss and listening
requirements, lifestyle and needs.
