Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can greatly improve the quality of life for most people with hearing loss. Today’s hearing aids are much better than those of the past. They are designed to be matched to each individual’s specific type of hearing loss. An audiologist has specialized training that allows him or her to determine the appropriate model and type of hearing aid that will provide the greatest benefit for each individual. Hearing aids should be part of a total hearing rehabilitation program consisting of complete testing, individual counseling, education, and follow-up visits.

Not everyone with hearing loss will benefit from a hearing aid. Clinical audiologist, Linette Perry, can advise you if a hearing aid is recommended for you. Through proper testing, fitting, and rehabilitation guidance, she can then help you to select one that will best meet your needs. Ms. Perry will increase the effectiveness of your hearing aid and help you to make a smooth and successful adjustment in using them.

It is a good health practice to visit a licensed physician specializing in diseases of the ear (called an otolaryngologist, otorhinolaryngologists, or otologist) before purchasing a hearing aid. Hearing loss may be the result of a number of problems. If left untreated, these problems could result in serious or life threatening consequences. Once these pathologies are ruled out, Dr. Patrick Kane will give you a written medical clearance statement and refer you back to the audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation.

Paradise Coast Hearing Care sells, services and repairs hearing aids from leading manufacturers at our office in Naples, Florida, including Oticon, Phonak, Signia, ReSound and Starkey. Please visit ParadiseCoastHearingCare.com to learn more.

Paradise Coast Hearing Care includes a three year warranty on all new hearing aids. This warranty covers repairs, loss and damages.

Style	Invisible In the Canal (IIC)	Completely In the Canal (CIC)	In the Canal (ITC)	In the Ear (ITE)	Receiver in the Canal (RIC)	Open Fit (BTE)	Behind the Ear (BTE)
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Description	Smallest available Custom designed to fit deep inside the ear canal Nearly invisible	Very Small Custom designed to fit inside the ear canal	Larger than a CIC, but smaller than an ITE Custom designed	Fills the outer ear and allows for larger sound amplifiers and more features. (i.e. directional microphone) Custom designed	Receiver located in the ear canal with very small behind the ear processor	No electronics in the ear Small processor behind the ear attaches to small dome in the ear with small tubing	No electronics in the ear Behind the ear processor attaches to custom ear mold with tubing
Degree of Hearing Loss	Mild to Severe	Mild to Severe	Mild to Severe	Mild to Severe	Mild to Severe	Mild to Severe	Mild to Profound
Volume Control	May be compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connects to External Sources of Sound (telephone, TV, etc.)	May be compatible	May be compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes