Hearing Solutions

Behind-The-Ear
Behind the ear aids have a plastic housing for the components which rests behind the ear. A clear plastic tube funnels amplified sound into an earmold in the ear canal. This model, though developed decades ago, can be every bit as sophisticated as smaller hearing aids. In fact, it can hold more circuitry and amplify sounds to a greater degree than in-the-ear types. BTE aids can be more durable than other types and a few are even waterproof. Some BTEs, like the Starkey Sweep [pictured] can be adjusted with just a touch.


In-The-Ear
In-The-Ear (ITE) aids house components in a custom formed shell that fits within the outer portion of the ear. Its size and easy-to-use controls also may be helpful for those with limited manual dexterity.


In-The-Canal
In-The-Canal (ITC) aids are smaller still, with a custom shell that fits down into the ear canal, and a smaller portion facing out into the outer ear. They are discreet, yet still visible within the outer ear.


Completely-In-The-Canal
The newest generation of hearing aids are those that fit completely-in-the-canal (CIC). Barely visible--and then only if someone is peering into your ear--the only clue to their existence is the head of a tiny plastic line with which you place or remove the aid. CICs are popular for their aesthetic appeal, but the physiology of some individuals' ears (i.e., a very narrow or small ear canal) may make this style unsuitable for them.

Receiver-In-Canal
With a RIC hearing aid, the speaker (receiver) is right in the ear canal and the amplified output of the hearing aid does not need to be pushed through an acoustic tube to get there, and is therefore free of this distortion. RIC hearing aids can typically be made with a very small part behind-the-ear and the wire connecting the hearing aid and the speaker (receiver) is extremely inconspicuous. For the majority of people this is one of the most cosmetically acceptable hearing device types. 

100% invisible, 100% amazing
Think hearing aids should be heard, not seen? OtoLens, Starkey's new invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aid, might just be your answer. OtoLens is the only custom fit IIC. It's both completely invisible and packed with Starkey's industry-leading technology, including the world's best feedback canceller and the smartest noise reduction and speech preservation system ever developed

OtoLens Product Information

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