16-year-old CI user Irem from Turkey got her first cochlear implant when she was only 13 months old. Her second CI followed at the age of 9. In this article, Irem tells us all about her experience with bilateral cochlear implants, what challenges she had to overcome, and what she thinks of her decision today.

Meet David, a 33-year-old from Australia who was born with unilateral microtia and has found a hearing solution for his single-sided hearing loss. Today, David can enjoy stereo sound in conversations and everyday life. Find out here what solution he recommends for hearing loss due to unilateral microtia.

Sylvia is a cochlear implant and hearing aid user. Having access to sound enables her to travel the world and connect with people, providing her with inspiration for her work: She designs and makes women’s clothing.

Presbycusis is the most common cause of hearing loss. Find out what causes it, its common symptoms, and how it can be treated.

The ear is one of the most important sensory organs and plays a central role in daily life. However, hearing problems affect millions of people worldwide and can significantly impair life. Ear problems that lead to hearing loss are varied and differ in severity. Fortunately, there are now advanced solutions, such as cochlear implants, that can help affected individuals lead active and fulfilling lives again.

For 10 years, Mariia lived with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, relying only on hearing aids. At the age of 27, she finally decided to get a cochlear implant. After some speech training, Mariia’s life improved personally and professionally. In this article, she tells us all about her experience with her CI and how it supports her in her job as neuroscientist and science journalist.