Types and Styles
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Types and Styles
Hearing aids are not a one-size-fits-all purchase and vary a great deal in price, size, special features and the manner in which they are placed in your ear. It is best to consult with an audiologist to figure out which kind of hearing aid will work best for you and to discuss any special features that you may need.
Factors influencing your choice of device include:
- The type of hearing loss you have and how severe it is.
- Your age and the structure or shape of your ear.
- How well you can manage small devices (dexterity).
- Your specific lifestyle needs i.e. are you active, are you regularly on your phone.
- Cosmetic appeal.
- Budget.
Outside-the-Ear
Outside-the-ear hearing aids are generally standard or off-the-shelf hearing aids that can be fitted while you are in the hearing professionals office. An impression of the ear for an earmold is not always required. The hearing professional will customize the fitting/programming for each patient, as opposed to the actual hearing device. Behind-the-ear (BTE) and Receiver-in-canal (RIC) are two popular styles of outside-the-ear hearing aids.
Inside-the-Ear
In-the-ear hearing aids require an impression of your ear(s) in order to custom fit the earmold to your unique size and shape. These custom-made earmolds ensure a snug and extremely comfortable fit. Popular styles of in-the-ear hearing aids include Completely-in-canal (CIC), In-the-canal (ITC), In-the-ear (ITE) and Invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids.
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- Offer available to people over 18 years of age.
- Trial period is for a maximum of 10 days from date of fitting.
- Credit card details must be supplied before trial period begins. However, no money will be taken from your credit card during the 10 day trial period.
Debit cards not accepted. - Hearing aid subsidies vary depending on each clients qualification under the Australian Governments Hearing Services Program (HSP). HSP criteria and fitting guidelines apply.
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- The Hearing Aid/s must be returned to the Return Location undamaged and in good working order on or before the Return Date and Time specified.
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