Cochlear implants (CIs) don’t just bring sound back—they help people regain the parts of life that matter most: conversations, confidence, music, movement, work, and the everyday moments that make us feel present in the world.
Find out how a lifelong commitment to helping people through medical technology led Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair to develop an implant that has enabled hundreds of thousands of people hear.
Many people notice changes in their hearing at some point in life. These changes can happen gradually or suddenly, at a young age or later in adulthood. Understanding hearing loss causes can help you make sense of what is happening and what steps you can take next.
Cochlear implant users often wonder whether certain cosmetic or aesthetic procedures are safe to undergo. Whether it’s a simple beauty treatment, a minimally invasive procedure, or a larger cosmetic surgery, it’s important to understand how such treatments may interact with your implant.
Hearing loss rarely arrives overnight. For most people, it’s gradual change can be so subtle that the brain adapts, and you don’t notice until everyday listening starts feeling harder than it used to be. That’s why recognizing hearing loss symptoms early matters. The sooner you spot the signs, the sooner you can get a clear diagnosis and treatment.
Trying to choose between SONNET 3 and RONDO 3? We’ve got some advice to help you pick the right audio processor for your cochlear implant.
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