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.
After eight years of living with single-sided deafness, Carly got a cochlear implant. Today, she is a hearing loss coach who helps others on their hearing journeys. Read all about her hearing story and find out how she discovered the right solution for her single-sided deafness.
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.
Tanja is a runner from Austria, and she’s had bilateral cochlear implants for 10 years. Thanks to directional hearing, she feels safe doing sports and can go about her day without any problems. But that wasn’t always the case. Discover everything about Tanja’s hearing journey and how she found her perfect solution.
Traveling anywhere can be chaotic—there’s so much to remember. And with a cochlear implant, there can be even more steps involved. At MED-EL, we aim to make life with a cochlear implant as simple as possible, and that includes going on vacation. Find out what you need to know about going through airport security and flying with your audio processor in this article.
For cochlear implant users who enjoy doing sports, staying safe is very important. Having access to sound can help people stay safe, especially during outdoor sports such as cycling. Wearing the right helmet is crucial to ensure hearing performance is not compromised.
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