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Cochlear Implant for Single-Sided Deafness: Valentin’s Story
For seven years, 13-year-old Valentin from Austria could only hear in one ear. While his hearing loss remained undetected for a long time, the effects of single-sided deafness on his development were clearly visible. In her guest article, Valentin’s mother Irene explains how he was finally diagnosed with “profound hearing loss in the left ear” and how Valentin’s everyday life and personal development have improved thanks to his cochlear implant (CI).
