Company Profile
About Advanced Bionics Hearing Aids
Advanced Bionics leads the way in the design and development of implantable, state-of-the-art, cochlear implants. The company’s HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System enables consumers with severe hearing loss to deafness to enjoy the sounds of life.
Advanced Bionics conducts extensive research, develops new technologies, educates consumers and supports physicians, audiologists, medical specialists and patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long should batteries last in my digital CIC hearing aid?
How long should batteries last in my digital CIC hearing aid? My brother gets 7 days with his and I only get 3. Why is that? Is there something I am doing wrong or something I should do differently?
- Mercury Free versus Zinc Air Batteries
I recently noticed that hearing aid batteries are available in a "mercury free" option. Aren't all zinc air hearing aid batteries free of mercury?
- Cochlear Implants and Reports of Associated Health Risks
Please address the issue of cochlear implants and recent reports of associated health risks.
- What types of things cause the need for hearing aid repair?
Certain common elements can cause damage to hearing aids and require them to be repaired. With simple cleaning and care steps, hearing aid repair can be prevented.
- Asymmetric Hearing Loss from Shooters Ear
I am looking for information about hearing loss and firearms. I read an article some years ago that gave information about the difference in ear-level dB exposure in shooters/hunters that shot both right and left handed. The premise of the article was tha
- Itchy Ears from Cotton Swab Use
When I use Q-Tips to clean my ears, they itch for days. What is the best way to clean my ears and how often should I do it?
- Hearing Aid Batteries Only Lasting 4 Hours
From time to time, my batteries only last about 4 hours and I have to change them. These are fresh Rayovac batteries. Any suggestions?
- Military Career Options for Hearing Impaired Individuals
I am very interested in joining the military. Since I was a kid, I have had my heart set on joining the Army Rangers. I now realize that it is impossible with any hearing loss at all (or is it?) What are my career options in the army?
- What are BTE hearing aids and how popular are they?
Behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids and provide many unique benefits to the hearing aid wearer.
- Hearing Aid Use at Theme Parks
I wear two hearing aids and I LOVE going to theme parks (Disney World, etc.) I am always worried that my hearing aids will slip out while on a ride. They are a good fit, and very seldom ''move,'' but some of the rides I like jostle you around a bit or tu
- Does My Husband Need More Powerful Hearing Aids?
My husband has hearing loss in both ears, the left more so than the right. He has had hearing aids for at least 4 years which seemed to help more at first but now it seems like he is having to turn them up more often to the point where one of them is beep
- Is there such a thing as sexy hearing aids?
Hearing aids, like eyeglasses, are so fashionable today, available in all the latest trends and fun colors to fit anyone's personality and make a fashion statement.
- Re-using Hearing Aids
My mother was recently found to have a hearing loss. We still have my father's old hearing aids. Can they be used for my mother?
- Hearing Aid Static with Cell Phone
I just got new hearing aids, but have a lot of static when I use my cell phone. What can I do?
- What is the best place to buy hearing aid batteries?
Buying hearing aid batteries at a local hearing center is often the best option for most hearing aid wearers, due to convenience, price, and quality of the product.
- How Do I Clean Wax in my Ears to Protect my Hearing Aids?
My hearing aid keeps getting wax in it. How do I clean my ears to keep this from happening?
- Can I wear invisible hearing aids?
The shape and degree of your hearing loss will determine which styles may work best for you, with smaller hearing aid types generally suited for less significant losses and larger styles suited for any level of hearing loss.
- Hearing Protection from General Purpose Materials?
Do you really need to use specially designed earplugs for hearing protection? Can you use other, more inexpensive materials such as cotton balls, or other similar household items, or can you just stick your fingers in your ears?
- What is an ENT (ear-nose-and-throat doctor)?
Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT, doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose, throat and head and neck.
- Verifying Hearing Aid Performance for Children
My two year old son was recently diagnosed with a moderate to severe hearing loss. He is now wearing two hearing aids. How will I know if the hearing aids are working properly? And how will I know if/when they need to be adjusted?
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