Bone conduction hearing aids amplify sound through vibrations of the bones of the skull. There are two general types: a surgical option that is implanted into the skull worn with an external processor (this is not a cochlear implant) and a non-surgical option that is...
Hearing aid accessories help people access sound better and make life (that’s hearing life) easier in certain situations. They stream sound directly to hearing aids resulting in a very clear auditory signal. These devices make your hearing aids even better. One of...
Everybody wants the smallest hearing aids and hardly anybody can use them. “Why?” you ask. Here are the reasons you may not be able to use this style of hearing aid. 1. The type of hearing aid you can use is determined by the configuration and degree of hearing loss....
I love to have fun with this column as it’s a wonderful way to bring people together and share our wonderful experiences with this special community. Most of the time I like to keep it light, but every now and then we are reminded that our neighborhood has some pretty...
Over-the-counter hearing devices have been a hot topic over the past year or so. We’ve been getting many questions about them as ads seem to be popping up everywhere, promising improved hearing. The hype continues after the huge announcement from the FDA on August...
Hearing aids are designed to protect their electronic parts from debris and moisture, but there are times when you will need to take extra care of yours. Any hearing device can be severely damaged if water gets in. Most of the time, your daily cleaning routine will...
We’ve seen many devices manufactured in the last few months claiming to be legitimate hearing aids but being far from it. But there are two that have passed initial FDA checks and are now available through a licensed hearing professional – the Bose SoundControl and...
One of our goals at Hear in Texas is to tailor each person’s hearing care perfectly to their exact hearing needs so their hearing is always optimized. One of the ways we do this is by providing the best information possible. We’ve been asked a lot lately about hearing...
