Types of Hearing Aids
1. Behind the ear (BTE)
A Behind the Ear device has two parts. The main part goes behind the ears and is attached to a thin, clear tube which leads to a small ear fitting that sits inside your ear canal. Since the fitting blocks less space in your ears, the person is more likely to have a natural sound. This is also comfortable to wear and hard to notice
2. Receiver in the canal (RIC)
This is similar to the Behind The Ear aid but is smaller in size and less noticeable. The wire is invisible and connects the hearing aid to a receiver that fits inside the ear canal.
3. In the ear canal (ITE/ITC)
An In-The-Ear aid fits completely within your outer ear, whereas In-The-Canal aid fits inside your canal and is less evident than In-The-Ear aid.
4. Completely in the canal (CIC)
As the name suggests, Completely In the Canal aids go deeper into the ear canal, making them nearly impossible to be seen or noticed. However, they might lack the sophisticated features of a hearing aid because they are too tiny to be fully equipped with the latest technology.
5. Other
Other aids like cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids are made available to those whose inner ears are completely damaged. These are surgically implanted to provide a sense of sound by stimulating the auditory nerves directly.
Note: The images are for illustrative purpose only. Actual products may vary.
