When Hearing Aids are Not Enough… Explore Cochlear Implants
Over 450,000 people have been where you are right now. Face to face with their own hearing loss. Or that of a loved one. Of course they were anxious, who wouldn’t be? But they all took a deep breath and made the decision to hear now and always. And we’ll help you do the same.
Who we are
As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to bringing the gift of sound to people with moderate to profound hearing loss. We have helped over 450,000 people of all ages live full and active lives by reconnecting them with family, friends and community.
What is a cochlear implant and how can you benefit?
A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that helps replace the function of the damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which make sounds louder, cochlear implants do the work of the damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlea) to provide sound signals to the brain.
Cochlear implants help those with moderate to profound hearing loss who are not receiving enough benefit when using hearing aids. Although there is no cure for hearing loss, the cochlear implant has become widely recognized as an established treatment for those with profound hearing loss.[1]
- Designed to make sounds louder and clearer and restore access to missing sounds
- Improves hearing in noise and speech understanding[2-3]
- Typically covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid*
- Proven treatment for over 30 years with hundreds of thousands of users[4]
To learn more about how cochlear implants work, click here.
Take the next step
For over thirty years we’ve helped people hear better, and no one’s ever said, “I wish I would have waited.” In fact, the opposite is true. Begin your hearing journey today by contacting a hearing specialist in your area.
Don’t ignore your hearing loss any longer. Take the next steps to regain what’s been lost.
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References:
*Coverage for adult Medicaid recipients varies according to state specific guidelines. Contact your insurance provider or hearing implant specialist to determine your eligibility for coverage.
1. Novak MA, Firszt JB, Rotz LA, et al. Cochlear implants in infants and toddlers. Ann Otol Rhino Laryngol Suppl 2000:185:46-49
2. The Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant System: Adult Post Market Surveillance Trial Results. 2008 June.
3. Wolfe J, Parkinson A, Schafer E, et al. Benefits of a commercially available cochlear implant processor with dual-microphone beam forming: A multi-center study. Otologu & Nuerotology 2012 June: 33(4):553-60
4. Kwon BJ, van den Honert C. Dual-electrode pitch discrimination with sequential interleaved stimulation by cochlear implant users. J Acoust Soc Am 2006;120(EL1-EL6)
