Cochlear Implants

Introduction

Thanks to cochlear implants, thousands of adults and children around the world with severe and profound hearing loss have been able to hear and understand better than ever thought was possible.

Today, many more people can benefit from cochlear implants than in years past. Advances in the technology, experience with cochlear implants and substantial evidence proving their safety and effectiveness has led to a broadening of the criteria for candidacy. If your comprehensive hearing evaluation determines that you have a severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss, you may be a candidate for this exciting technology.

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Learning about cochlear implants – how they work and who can benefit from them - starts with a basic understanding of our ears and how we hear.