Cochlear Implants

Listening Therapy – Does it Really Help?

Auditory rehabilitation, or listening therapy, is an important component in maximizing your success with a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant is designed for someone with very poor word understanding and limited benefit from hearing aids. A surgeon places the implant within the organ of hearing and then the device is activated by an audiologist. The…

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What to Expect During a Cochlear Implant Evaluation

A cochlear implant evaluation may be recommended to you if your hearing test indicates a moderate to severe hearing loss in one or both ears and word recognition is 50% or less. The cochlear implant evaluation serves to further assess your hearing function and helps to determine what treatment option is best suited for your…

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