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.
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.
When Vera realized that hearing aids were no longer enabling her to hear the world around her, she knew she had to do something. Her solution? A cochlear implant from MED-EL. With her CI, she has gotten her hearing back and everything she loves along with it, including her connection to her loved ones.
Audiologist Juan Pablo can hear his patients and provide them with the best care possible thanks to his BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implant and ADHEAR bone conduction hearing aid. In this article, he tells us how he’s able to experience hearing that sounds natural despite microtia thanks to his hearing devices.
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