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Post Date: January 8, 2016
This hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More is one of the most popular styles today. It sits behind your ear with a thin wire down the front leading to a receiver that sits in your ear. RICs can fit a wide range of mild to severe hearing losses. There are, of course, advantages and disadvantages to this style of hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More.
Advantages:
- Good for patients with dexterity issues
- Discreetly hidden behind the pinna
- Receiver is in the ear, close to the ear drum
- Can have a larger battery for a longer battery life
- Easy to repair in clinic office, but sometimes needs to be sent to manufacturer for repair depending on the issue
- Ear canal is not blocked, more natural sound quality
Disadvantages:
- Receiver can be prone to wax because it is in the canal
- Does not take advantage of outer ear resonance and collection of sound
Take Note: This hearing aidA small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to ampli... More is a great choice for patients that are new to hearing aids. Talk to your hearing instrument specialist about this option, if it is something you are interested in.