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Types of Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids, Noise Protection, ER Plugs, Custom Moulds
Most people with a hearing loss can be helped with a hearing aid. As the degree of the hearing loss, size and shape of the ear canal varies there are many different hearing instruments that can be tailor made to suit an individual. The wide range of manufacturers gives you the best choice of hearing aid suitable to your hearing loss, ear shape and importantly budget.
OTE
(On the Ear) or
RIC
(Receiver in the Canal)
The latest development in digital technology. A discreet mini BTE, for clients with high frequency hearing loss who miss clarity of speech in group conversations. Available in various colours.
BTE
(Behind the Ear)
Traditional style hearing instruments is fitted with a custom made ear mould.
ITE Full Shell
(In the Ear)
The largest of the, in the ear hearing instruments. Offering more power and ideal for clients with dexterity issues as an alternative to a BTE.
ITE Half Shell
(In the Ear)
The half shell or in the canal hearing instrument is ideal for those wanting something midway between the Full Shell and CIC
CIC
(Completely in the Canal)
Completely in canal is one of the smallest and most discrete hearing instruments available.
Subject to shape and size of an individual’s ear canal.