This hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More is one of the smallest available on the market and is custom made to fit your ear canals. CICs can exclusively fit mild to moderately severe hearing losses. There are advantages and disadvantages to this style of hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More.
Advantages:
- Small and discreet in the ear canal
- Receiver is closest to the ear drum
- Takes advantage of the outer ear canal resonance and pinna for natural collection of sounds
Disadvantages:
- Not ideal for patients with dexterity issues
- Smaller battery, therefore shorter battery life
- More prone to wax build up, as it is further in the ear canal
- Not everyone’s ears are eligible for this style. Some ears are too small or too narrow.
- Not as easy to repair in clinic, requires more trips to the manufacturer for repair.
Take Note: Each CIC appears different as no two ears are the same. This style is limited to a moderately severe degree of hearing lossA partial or total inability to hear sounds, ranging from mi... More. If your loss deteriorates further, you will need to change hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More styles to access more power. Talk to your hearing instrument specialist about this option, if it is something you are interested in.