Digital and Programmable computerized
aids are the most technologically advanced and are available in CIC, ITC, ITE and
BTE models. Digital technology enables excellent speech clarity and intelligibility
in noise. You hear your environment again just as you would like to and you can enjoy music too. There are individually
adjustable hearing programs to provide this facility, No internal noise spoils the
hearing experience and interference from cordless and mobile telephones is now drastically
reduced. With precise fitting and smooth functioning, it is the ideal hearing instrument
class for all age groups.
BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing aids): In cases with conductive
or mixed deafness like bilateral canel atresia and middle ear problems or severe
one sided deafness which an not be corrected by regular hearing aids.
It consists of a digital sound processor and works directly via stimulating inner
ear via bone conduction.
BAHA is implanted over scalp by simple surgery (FDA approved in child above 5 years
of age); in children below 5 years BAHA soft band can be used.
Cochlear implant:
People having profound deafness and can
not be benefitted from conventional hearing aids may benefit from a cochlear implant.
In this type of implantable hearing aid a wire electrode is surgically inserted
into the inner ear (the cochlea). Intense speech and hearing therapy is required
often for several years following this operation. Cochlear implants can be used
for children and adults.