Highlighting World Hearing Day 2017
Five Significant Trends
There is a large and growing body of research highlighting the progress of cochlear implantation. To demonstrate the evolution of this life-changing technology, we are featuring five important trends in cochlear implantation.
- Cochlear implant candidacy has expanded
Single Sided Deafness
Hearing Loss with Other Medical Issues
- Cochlear implants now allow retention of significant amounts of residual hearing
Electrical Acoustic Stimulation (EAS)
- Binaural/bimodal hearing provides important benefits
Binaural/Bimodal Fittings
- Early is better
Early Implantation in Children
Outcomes in Older Adults
- Connecting with other technologies enhances outcomes
Improving Challenging Listening Environments
Advancements in Technology and Programming