User Stories

Meet CI user and biologist Sandra from Spain. In this article, we delve into Sandra’s inspiring hearing journey–from the moment she discovered her hearing loss to her decision to pursue a cochlear implant. Her story showcases the remarkable advances in hearing technology and highlights the importance of seeking support, nurturing mental well-being, and breaking the stigma surrounding hearing solutions.

After many years as a hearing aid user, Chris decided to get a cochlear implant. In this article, he speaks openly about growing up with hearing loss, why he decided to get two MED-EL cochlear implants, and how activation went.

Professional oboist and CI user Russell from the UK lost his hearing due to a rare disease affecting the inner ear. In this article, Russell tells us all about his decision to get a cochlear implant, how his RONDO 3 helps him in daily life, and how he manages to make music despite hearing loss.

Music is everywhere—but can you enjoy it with a cochlear implant? Absolutely! We talked to music educator Malin Kumkar to find out more.

Imagine waking up one day to find that the world around you has lost some of its melodic charm. This is what cochlear implant user Larissa from Austria experienced. In this article, she takes us through her inspiring hearing journey and how her cochlear implant and RONDO 3 audio processor helped her regain the joys of sound and overcome hearing loss.

When Jason’s hearing loss started affecting his daily communication, he decided to go for a cochlear implant. In this article, the 46-year-old surgeon and CI user shares why he selected a MED-EL device, what benefits it brought him, and how close his CI hearing is to his natural hearing.