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Retrocochlear hearing loss affects structures beyond the cochlea, mainly the auditory nerve and promixal brainstem, but does not include higher central auditory pathways. In simple terms, sound may reach the inner ear normally, but the signal may not travel clearly from the ear to the brain. This is different from cochlear hearing loss, which starts inside the inner ear itself. Even though both are forms of sensorineural hearing loss, retrocochlear hearing loss involves the hearing nerve or neural pathways rather than the cochlea.

Diplacusis is a hearing disorder where one sound is perceived as two sounds, different pitches, or an echo-like repetition. It is often called double hearing. It may occur within one ear (monaural diplacusis) or cause a pitch mismatch between ears (binaural diplacusis), and it can be a temporary or permanent ear problem linked to hearing loss or sudden hearing changes.

For many people with hearing implants, water can present a difficult choice: Join in the fun without hearing or stay connected to sound but stay away from water. For Dr. Nashlea Brogan, that dilemma was part of everyday life for years. Today, she no longer has to choose between hearing and participating. We spoke with Dr. Brogan about her hearing journey, her active lifestyle, and how WaterWear helped her reconnect with the moments that matter the most.

The four stages of Ménière's disease describe how this chronic inner ear condition can affect hearing and balance over time. Ménière’s disease often causes recurring vertigo attacks, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.

While the journey to cochlear implantation is unique for everyone, it often comes with many questions, a sense of anticipation, and some uncertainty about what lies ahead.

The main difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is where the problem occurs in the ear. Conductive hearing loss happens in the outer or middle ear, preventing sound from reaching the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs in the inner ear or auditory nerve, reducing the ear’s ability to convert sound into nerve signals or send them to the brain.