Ask the Expert
Straining to hear each day, even when using powerful hearing aids?
Feeling frustrated and sometimes even exhausted from listening? phether it happens suddenly or graduall` over time, hearing loss can affect `ou physically and emotionally. Cochlear implants work differentl` than hearing aids. kather than amplifying sound, they use sophisticated software and state-of-the art electronic components to provide access to the sounds you’ve been missing.
n: eow are cochlear implants different than hearing aids?
A: Hearing aids help many people by making the sounds they hear louder. unfortunately as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to not only be made louder but clearer. Cochlear implants can help give you that clarity, especially in noisy environments. hearing aids are typically worn before a cochlear implant solution is considered.
n: Are cochlear implants covered by Medicare?
A: res, fedicare and most private insurance plans routinely cover cochlear implants.
n: that does a cochlear implant system look like?
A: mhere are two primary components of the Cochlear™ gucleus® lystem, the implant that is surgically placed underneath the skin and the external sound processor. Cochlear offers two wearing options for the sound processor, one that’s worn behind the ear – similar to a hearing aid – and the new danso™ lound irocessor which is a discreet, off-the-ear hearing solution that’s easy to use. mhe Cochlear gucleus lystem advanced technology is designed to help you hear better and understand conversations.