What are invisible hearing aids?
Invisible hearing aids sit completely in a person’s ear. They’re often so small they’re nearly invisible to the naked eye. They’re made up of a single plastic shell, sometimes covered by a soft plastic dome, that is inserted into the ear.
How do invisible hearing aids work?
Invisible hearing aids house hearing aid technology and a tiny battery inside a plastic shell. This shell is then inserted directly into the ear. Some people find this a more comfortable hearing aid option because there are no physical parts of the hearing aid outside their ear.
What do IIC, ITE, and CIC mean?
Invisible-In-Canal (IIC)
The smallest hearing aids that fit completely inside the ear, they’re extremely discreet and are less likely to pick up on wind due to their unique placement entirely in the ear.
In-The-Ear (ITE)
The smallest hearing aids that fit completely inside the ear, they’re extremely discreet and are less likely to pick up on wind due to their unique placement entirely in the ear.
Completely-In-Canal (CIC)
Are another type of invisible hearing aid that offers slightly more control for a wearer. With CIC hearing aids you can change the volume and switch between different programs depending on your environment.
The pros of invisible hearing aids
Invisible hearing aids are the most discreet hearing aids available. They are the only option that provides no visible hearing aid parts outside the ear canal. They are comfortable for people who wear glasses, as they do not sit behind the ear.
Why some choose not to get invisible hearing aids
As the body of an invisible hearing aid is so small, many of the enhanced sound quality features found in other hearing aids simply cannot fit. The batteries used for these types of hearing aids need to also be incredibly small. Therefore, invisible hearing aids are only recommended for those with more mild hearing loss. Additionally, some can find invisible hearing aids difficult to handle due to dexterity issues.
Are invisible hearing aids better?
The main advantages of invisible hearing aids are:
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Questions about invisible hearing aids?
How much does an invisible hearing aid cost?
The Mini starts at $1,249 per ear.
Are invisible hearing aids completely invisible?
Most people cannot spot an invisible hearing aid in someone else’s ear, however, there may be a slight shadow or small part of the hearing aid showing depending on your ear size and shape.
Do invisible hearing aids work as well as other hearing aid types?
Due to their small size, invisible hearing aids cannot house all the technology found in other hearing aid types like RICs and BTEs. Therefore, in terms of sound clarity, they do not perform as well as other hearing aid types. However, for those with more mild hearing loss, the technology found in invisible hearing aids is often sufficient to improve hearing.
Are invisible hearing aids right for me?
There are many factors to consider when shopping for a hearing aid, including price, comfort, features, and hearing loss profile. Invisible hearing aids are ideal for those with more mild hearing loss who do not want to have a hearing aids seen or felt. These hearing aids also have rechargeable batteries.